Research: «Urantur odores quos e terra divite mittit Arabs»: the perfume production in Pompeii through raw materials, trade routes and everyday life.
My research investigates the perfume production in Pompeii, from the selection of raw materials to the finished product, with a focus on the economic and commercial value of the elements used and the role they played in the daily life of the city and the Vesuvian area as well. The interdisciplinary approach integrates the study of archaeological materials and literary sources with archaeometric analysis and experimental reproductions. The expected results aim to overcome the current fragmentation of the studies by integrating containers, contents, and commercial dynamics into a complex framework.
Master's Degree in Archaeology, Sapienza Università di Roma (2023/2024), with a thesis in Archaeology of the Roman Provinces entitled: "Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) in roman perfume production: case study and experimentation." The research explored the role of patchouli in Roman trade by cross-referencing archaeological data, literary sources, and commercial documentation.
Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art, Sapienza University of Rome (2020/2021), with a thesis entitled: "The scent of earth, the scent of crocus: ointments in Greek and roman society." The research aimed to delineate the social role of perfumes through archaeological evidence and ancient literary sources.