2023年9月28日 · Historians have been able to piece together a startlingly clear picture of what daily life in ancient Rome was like. Romans woke up before dawn, finished work by noon, and spent the afternoons...

2019年5月29日 · In this collection, we look at all of the above and more - from the public venues to the sell-out performances, the street meals on offer, the private games, public parties, and even the medical practitioners who were no doubt busy on the mornings after.

At the peak of its power, Rome was a melting pot of cultures and classes. Patricians lived in luxurious homes, while plebeians and slaves often struggled to survive in cramped apartments. For many, basic needs like food and clean water were constant worries.

2018年4月23日 · Rome was a cosmopolitan city with Greeks, Syrians, Jews, North Africans, Spaniards, Gauls, and Britons, and like any society, the average Roman citizen awoke each morning, labored, relaxed, and ate, and while his or her daily life could often be hectic, he or she would always survive.

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire lasted from 700BC to AD476. At the peak of its power, Rome...

For wealthy Romans, life was good. They lived in beautiful houses – often on the hills outside Rome, away from the noise and the smell. They enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle with luxurious...

Life in ancient Rome revolved around the city of Rome, its famed seven hills, and its monumental architecture such as the Colosseum, Trajan's Forum, and the Pantheon. The city also had several theaters and gymnasia, along with many taverns, baths and brothels.

Here are six facts that offer a glimpse of what it was like to be an average citizen in one of the world’s largest and most influential empires. The Romans were masterful architects of public baths, called thermae.

2023年11月21日 · Though there were some obvious differences from modern life, Ancient Roman daily life revolved around the same main priorities: eating, sleep, and leisure. During the day, most adult males took part in different activities related to their profession.

2023年11月8日 · Life in Ancient Rome was based on a hierarchical social structure of patricians, plebeians, slaves and freedmen. Patricians were members of the wealthiest and most influential class in Rome, and were considered citizens with full rights.