Explore how Roman public latrines in the 1st century AD combined sanitation, socialization, and engineering to serve urban life.
Public Comfort and Cleanliness: Roman Latrines and Hygiene in the 1st Century AD
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Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Bread for the People: Inside a Roman Bakery of the 1st Century AD
Step inside a 1st-century Roman bakery and discover how bread-making fueled the empire, fed the masses, and shaped daily urban life.
The Vigiles of Rome: Firefighters and Watchmen of the Eternal City
In 1st century AD Rome, the Vigiles safeguarded the city from fires and crime, serving as its first professional emergency service.
Learning in the Roman World: Education in the 1st Century AD
In 1st century AD Rome, education shaped elite youth with rhetoric, literature, and discipline—preparing them for civic and political life.
Dining Like an Emperor: The Extravagance of Roman Feasts
Roman feasts were legendary for their opulence, featuring exotic dishes, fine wines, and elaborate entertainment in lavish banquet halls.
Inside a Roman Villa: Luxury and Daily Life in the Empire
Explore the opulence and daily routines of life inside a Roman villa, the symbol of wealth and sophistication in the Roman Empire.
The Roman Baths: Luxury, Hygiene, and Social Life in the Empire
Discover how Roman bathhouses (thermae) served as centers of hygiene, relaxation, and social interaction in the ancient empire.
