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	Pillar Capitals The tops of pillars (called capitals) were richly carved. The two main types used by the Romans were the Corinthian and Ionic styles. The Romans copied these styles from the Greeks.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Towns