Legion of Honor Museum to Display 300 Ancient Objects from the Ruined City of Pompeii

The Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco will host a landmark exhibition next year entitled "Last Supper in Pompeii: From the Table to the Grave." The presentation largely focuses on the daily activities -- such as eating and drinking -- of the people who lived in the once-thriving Roman city. A trove of 300 objects spanning ancient sculptures, mosaics, and frescoes observed on household furnishings as well as tableware will be on display -- signaling the first time in which these recently ex...