The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Oil Lamp Candles and oil lamps were used for indoor lighting. Oil lamps were made of pottery or bronze. They burned olive oil. Candles were an expensive luxury.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: The Town House