Daily Life and Culture in Rome
Written by- NIDHI BHASKAR
Introduction
This segment of your tour to ancient Rome promises a wonderful and informative journey to the daily life of ancient Romans with an opportunity to experience their vibrant culture. We will be visiting the most important locations in ancient Rome that are visited by a lot people on most days. The highlights of this tour include the Roman Forum, the Bath, a Roman school, and a visit to a house of a wealthy Roman. We will end the day on a delicious note by attending a fancy dinner party hosted by some of the local businessmen. Some of these tours have extra costs but they are well worth the experience.
The Roman Forum
The ancient roman forum
Roman Forums give us a great insight into the trade aspects of daily Roman life. Forums are the main centers for banking, trading, shopping, and marketing in Rome. Also, speeches from Roman leaders, religious ceremonies, and festivals are also held in the Forum. For an extra $100, you can choose to go on a tour of the Forum and visit some of the shops there and for another $150, you will be able to attend an actual Roman festival held there . We will conduct this tour after breakfast, when it will be most crowded. Most Roman adults visit it after breakfast. From there, we'll be heading to the baths as the second part of our daily routine.
The Baths
An ancient Roman bath
In ancient Rome,the Baths are visited by the adults everyday as a part of their daily routine.The Baths are great examples of the Romans' attitude about personal care and hygiene. Public baths have hot and cold pools, hair cutting salons, and exercise rooms. For an extra $100, visitors can tour the bath and have the luxury of experiencing a cool dip in the cold room followed by a warm dip in the steamy room which is how the Romans like it! You will also see slaves attending to you and the other people in the bath by serving towels, food, and drinks. Please treat them well.
A Roman School
School building in ancient Rome
A visit to a Roman school provides a window into the system of education in ancient Rome. It is also a good depiction of the daily life of Roman children. While there, you'll see children, mostly boys, studying Latin as the main language. Students are also trained in history, customs, and law. Children attend the schools from sunrise to late afternoon while the adults are at the Forum and the Bath. An optional tour at the schools for only $50 will give you the opportunity to attend one of the esteemed "Public Speaking" classes. The main goal of education in most Roman schools is to make good public speakers out of the male citizens.
House of a Rich Man in Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman house of a wealthy senator.
The size of a house in ancient Rome, reflects the wealth of the person who owns it. A visit to a rich man's house, also helps us appreciate the building and architectural styles in ancient Rome. Wealthy Romans build their houses around a central, un-roofed courtyard. This courtyard, also known as the atrium, is the foyer and the main living area. Houses of the affluent Romans also have multiple bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a bathroom. During your visit to one of these gorgeous homes, you can't help notice the lavish furnishings used throughout the home. Please be careful during these tours as there may be delicate objects around the house. Any damages that you are responsible for, will be charged to your credit card on file.
Roman Dinner Parties
A typical Roman dinner party of the wealthy.
Roman dinner parties are a great way to learn about the food habits of the rich and famous in ancient Rome. Dinner is the most important meal in the daily life of Romans. Guests are seated based on their social status. Diners eat food mostly lying down,using their fingers or knives while enjoying some form of entertainment, like dance or music. For an additional $75, you can choose to feast on a traditional Roman dinner complete with their classic three courses of appetizer, main course, and dessert. Some of the entrees served include fish, bread, olives, and different types of meat. You can also choose from a wide selection of fine wines. Enjoy ancient Roman live music as you feast on this sumptuous dinner. Please let one of our associates know if you have any type of food allergies.
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Roman Forum
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Roman Bath House
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Roman School
http://web.hcsps.sa.edu.au/projects/romans/year6-7/group1/rome.jpg
House of a rich man in Rome
http://www.bb.ustc.edu.cn/ocw/NR/rdonlyres/History/21H-405JSpring-2005/871F84C6-F507-400D-85AE-21935DCBF75D/0/chp_ancient_city.jpg
Roman dinner parties
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http://mousely.com/wiki_image/f/fb/Forum_Romanum.jpg
Roman Bath House
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Roman School
http://web.hcsps.sa.edu.au/projects/romans/year6-7/group1/rome.jpg
House of a rich man in Rome
http://www.bb.ustc.edu.cn/ocw/NR/rdonlyres/History/21H-405JSpring-2005/871F84C6-F507-400D-85AE-21935DCBF75D/0/chp_ancient_city.jpg
Roman dinner parties
http://www.katequinnauthor.com/images/Roman_dinner.jpg
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Research Questions:
1. What was the daily routine for a common man in ancient Rome?
2. What kind of food did the ancient Romans eat? How did the food habits of the rich people differ from the poor people?
3. What kinds of dwellings did the ancient Romans live in? What kind of houses did the rich people live in?
4. Describe the life style of the rich in ancient Rome.
5. Did the children in ancient Rome go to school? What were the differences between the education for boys and girls?
6. What type of clothes did the ancient Romans wear?
7. What roles did the men and women of ancient Rome play around the household?
8. What cultural events did the people of ancient Rome participate in?
