The National Archaeological Museum in Naples had a recreated triclinium set up. The mystery books Jen has been reading talk about the triclinium a lot -- it was in this room that up to 9 guests would recline on three couches for dinner.

Back in Caesar's time, it was considered decadent to have a dinner party with more than 9 people. Of course, it was also considered inappropriate to have the women dine in the same room as the men. Some traditions are best left in the very distant past. :-)