The use of absorption spectrometry has revealed faded pigment on ancient monuments. This has allowed researchers to reconstruct the original appearance of monuments that had long been faded by time. Although this is an older study, it shows that the monuments in Ancient Rome were brightly colored spectacles. We may need to reassess our view of how the Arch of Titus (with its famous menorah) and other monuments, such as the Arch of Constantine (see post below), used repurposed decorative scu