Roman officers kept monkeys as companions – and even gave them pets

Roman military officers kept monkeys as companions and even gave them their own pets - Remains in an ancient cemetery provide ...

Roman generals gifted kittens and piglets to their pet monkeys

While archaeologists have previously documented a few similar examples of ancient Roman pet monkeys elsewhere, they ...

Ancient Roman officers may have kept pet monkeys to highlight their status

There were many ways in which the elites of ancient Roman society flaunted their wealth. They built vast villas, sponsored ...
Ancient Origins

Roman Officers Kept Pet Monkeys, Who Also Had Pets!

Archaeologists working at the animal cemetery at Berenike have documented remains from three dozen primates, marking a significant shift in Roman pet-keeping practices. Previously, the handful of ...
Post and Courier

Pet monkeys are allowed in Horry County. Why doesn't Conway want them?

CONWAY — When Michael and Shannon Flowers made plans to move from their Pickens County farm to Conway, they wanted to be sure their entire household could join them. That included Kaia and Maia, their ...