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Ruins of the rich: Chazen exhibit offers peek at lives of Roman Empire’s elite

When you walk into the restored dining room, replete with reclining couches and beautifully painted frescoes in rich reds, gold and blues, you’ll get a first-hand look at how the wealthy and powerful live.

But this episode of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” took place about 2,000 years ago.