The History of Rome

88- A Day in the Life

Life in Rome began at dawn and lasted until sunset. Work was done in the morning while the afternoon was reserved for recreation.

88- A Day in the Life

87- Thinking and Feeling

With Roman education leaving much to be desired, many citizens found enlightenment in the eastern mystery cults or Greek philosophy.

87- Thinking and Feeling

86- Wealth and Class

The Roman world was divided between slaves, freedmen, and free citizens of every economic class. Gross inequality though was the order of the day, with the Emperor himself controlling the lion's share of the Empire's wealth.

86- Wealth and Class