Ancient Rome Revealed: Inside Everyday Life
Caesar Aurelius
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Step into the heart of Ancient Rome and discover the daily lives of its people. From the grandeur of the Senate to the bustling markets of the Suburra, this book unveils the details of everyday existence in one of history's greatest civilizations.
📜 Explore the life of Roman citizens
🏛 Journey through Rome's social and political landscape
🎭 Experience entertainment and leisure
This book delves into the intricacies of Ancient Rome, offering a detailed yet accessible account of the lives of its citizens, from the humblest worker to the most powerful senator.
🔹 Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone fascinated by the Roman Empire!
Duration - 8h 31m.
Author - Caesar Aurelius.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Caesar Aurelius ©.
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step into the heart of Ancient Rome and discover the daily lives of its people. From the grandeur of the Senate to the bustling markets of the Suburra, this book unveils the details of everyday existence in one of history's greatest civilizations. 📜 Explore the life of Roman citizens 🏛 Journey through Rome's social and political landscape 🎭 Experience entertainment and leisure This book delves into the intricacies of Ancient Rome, offering a detailed yet accessible account of the lives of its citizens, from the humblest worker to the most powerful senator. 🔹 Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone fascinated by the Roman Empire! Duration - 8h 31m. Author - Caesar Aurelius. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Caesar Aurelius ©.
Language:
English
PREFACE
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1.THE DAWN OF ROME
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Awakening in ancient Rome
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The morning meal: the ientaculum
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Work in the eternal city
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Social relations and public life
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The afternoon: Break and preparations for dinner
Duration:00:02:47
The Roman Evening: Dinner and Entertainment
Duration:00:03:30
2.THE ROMAN KITCHEN
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Architecture of the Roman kitchen
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Cooking tools and techniques
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Ingredients of the Roman larder
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Daily meals and the social division
Duration:00:03:09
Bread and its fundamental role
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Cooking and religious holidays
Duration:00:03:45
3.PANEM ET CIRCENSES
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Food as a political tool
Duration:00:03:28
Imperial banquets: Luxury and spectacle
Duration:00:04:10
The circus and the arena: Food and entertainment
Duration:00:03:33
Public feasts and ritual food
Duration:00:03:52
Wine: Beverage and social ritual
Duration:00:03:37
Food, hospitality and honor
Duration:00:04:27
4.ROME'S MARKETS
Duration:00:00:06
The Roman Forum: Heart of commerce and politics
Duration:00:03:25
Trajan's markets and their wonders
Duration:00:04:07
Street vendors and the local markets
Duration:00:03:01
International trade: Spices, textiles, and luxury goods
Duration:00:03:41
The meat and fish market
Duration:00:03:14
The organization and regulation of markets
Duration:00:03:20
5.FROM THE LAND TO THE TABLE
Duration:00:00:07
The villa rustica: The hub of agricultural production
Duration:00:03:02
The main crops: Cereals, grapevine, and olive tree
Duration:00:03:34
Roman peasants: Life in the countryside
Duration:00:03:12
Livestock husbandry and trade
Duration:00:03:23
Food gathering and storage
Duration:00:03:19
The transportation of agricultural products in Rome
Duration:00:03:26
6.THE WORKSHOPS AND ARTISANS
Duration:00:00:06
The beating heart of the urban economy
Duration:00:03:12
Craft guilds: The Roman guilds
Duration:00:03:49
The work of the blacksmith: Forging weapons and tools
Duration:00:02:49
The art of the potter: From vases to amphorae
Duration:00:03:46
The world of weaving: From yarn to Roman fashion
Duration:00:03:14
Apprenticeship: The training of artisans
Duration:00:03:43
7.THE ROMAN DOMUS
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The structure of the domus: From atrium to peristyle
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The luxury of interior decoration
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The domus as the center of family and social life
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The security system and privacy in the domus
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Servitude and slaves in the domus
Duration:00:03:34
The technological innovations of the domus: Heating and lighting
Duration:00:03:23
8.THE INSULAE
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Vertical architecture: The structure of the insulae
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Life in the insulae: Crowding and proximity
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The cost of living: Rents and economic conditions
Duration:00:03:15
The danger of fire and collapse
Duration:00:03:09
Shared services: Communal kitchens and latrines
Duration:00:03:22
Social life in the insulae
Duration:00:03:46
9.WATER AND FIRE
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Aqueducts: The masterpiece of Roman engineering
Duration:00:02:35
Public fountains and cisterns
Duration:00:03:31
Space and bath heating: The hypocaust
Duration:00:03:16
The management of fire: Furnaces and urban kitchens
Duration:00:03:26
The importance of water in patrician homes
Duration:00:03:08
Rome's sewage system: An innovation for public health
Duration:00:03:58
10.THE BATHS OF ROME
Duration:00:00:06
The great public baths: Caracalla, Diocletian, and Trajan
Duration:00:03:26
A daily ritual: The thermal route
Duration:00:03:27
Not just baths: Recreational activities in the baths
Duration:00:03:34
The role of the baths in political and social life
Duration:00:03:21
Private baths: Luxury for the few
Duration:00:03:35
The baths as a symbol of Roman identity
Duration:00:03:52
11.THE STREETS OF ROME
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The main streets of Rome: From the Forum to the Suburra
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The street traders and the stalls
Duration:00:03:26
Vehicles on the move: From carts to litters
Duration:00:04:04
The back streets and alleys: Life in working-class neighborhoods
Duration:00:03:39
Traffic and urban regulations
Duration:00:03:19
Road maintenance and bridges: Engineering pride
Duration:00:03:51
12.THE LEISURE TIME OF THE ROMANS
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The Roman theater: comedy, tragedy and spectacle
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The chariot races at the Circus Maximus
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Board games and domestic entertainment
Duration:00:03:25
Wrestling and gymnastic performances
Duration:00:04:04
Public festivals and celebrations
Duration:00:03:45
Reading and debate: Culture as a pastime
Duration:00:04:24
13.THE ROMAN CALENDAR
Duration:00:00:07
The Kalends, Nine and Ides: The scanning of time in Rome
Duration:00:03:31
Religious festivals: From the Saturnalia to the Lupercalia
Duration:00:03:26
Civil festivals and triumphs
Duration:00:03:27
The feriae: Days of rest and devotion
Duration:00:03:27
Family celebrations: Births, weddings and funerals
Duration:00:04:06
The influence of the agricultural calendar
Duration:00:03:28
14.DAILY WORSHIP
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The domestic altars: Lares, Penates and the Genius
Duration:00:03:41
Daily rituals: Prayers and offerings
Duration:00:03:31
Domestic festivals: Celebrating the gods in the family
Duration:00:03:01
The role of the pater familias in domestic worship
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Amulets and spiritual protection
Duration:00:03:27
The cult of the dead: Remembrance and funeral rites
Duration:00:03:58
15.ROME'S SCHOOLS
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Early lessons: Elementary education
Duration:00:02:53
The figure of the grammaticus: The study of literature
Duration:00:04:11
The art of rhetoric: Preparing for public life
Duration:00:03:01
Female education: A rare privilege
Duration:00:03:42
Philosophical studies: Seeking Wisdom
Duration:00:03:32
Schools of rhetoric and academies: Training orators
Duration:00:03:25
16.ROMAN WOMEN
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The life of a matron: Mistress of the home and symbol of virtue
Duration:00:03:09
Roman Marriage: Expectations and Duties
Duration:00:04:00
Women and work: Beyond domestic life
Duration:00:03:31
Female education: Education and life skills
Duration:00:03:22
The indirect political role of Roman women
Duration:00:03:18
Female deities and religious worship: A sacred role
Duration:00:03:42
17.CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
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Birth and early years: Rites and traditions
Duration:00:02:34
Games and early learning: Growing up with fun and discipline
Duration:00:03:19
The transition to formal education: Primary schools
Duration:00:02:27
Roman adolescence: Preparing for adult life
Duration:00:03:42
Family relationships and the authority of the pater familias
Duration:00:03:01
Practical learning: Work and social life in adolescence
Duration:00:03:49
18.MARRIAGE AND THE ROMAN FAMILY
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The Rite of Marriage: A Family Alliance
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The wedding banquet and family traditions
Duration:00:03:13
The management of the family: The role of the pater familias
Duration:00:03:12
Divorce and separation: Unions and disruptions
Duration:00:03:18
Children and family continuity
Duration:00:02:44
Ancestor worship: A family beyond death
Duration:00:03:00
19.SLAVES IN ROME
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Origins of Slaves: The Conquest and the Slave Market
Duration:00:02:21
Domestic and agricultural work: Slaves serving the family
Duration:00:03:13
Slaves in public life: Workers and officials
Duration:00:02:50
The discipline and punishment of slaves
Duration:00:03:21
Slaves private lives: Family and relationships
Duration:00:02:19
The possibility of redemption: Slavery and freedom
Duration:00:03:28
20.THE FREEDMEN
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The process of manumissio: Becoming a freedman
Duration:00:03:06
The rights and obligations of freedmen
Duration:00:03:14
Freedmen and the economy: New job opportunities
Duration:00:03:06
The social rise of freedmen: Success stories
Duration:00:03:27
The bond with the former master: Patronage and friendship
Duration:00:02:23
Freedmen and culture: Participation in public and artistic life
Duration:00:02:58
21.FASHION IN ROME
Duration:00:00:06
The fabric of society: The importance of materials
Duration:00:02:04
The toga and the tunic: Symbols of identity
Duration:00:03:01
Women's fashion: Style and decoration
Duration:00:02:10
The art of beauty: Hairstyles and cosmetics
Duration:00:02:59
The role of jewelry and accessories
Duration:00:02:22
Military clothing: Function and distinction
Duration:00:03:09
22.MEDICINE AND HEALTH IN ROME
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Physicians and healers: The protagonists of Roman medicine
Duration:00:02:11
Medical tools and practices
Duration:00:02:52
The concept of health and disease
Duration:00:02:22
Life in the baths: Hygiene and health
Duration:00:02:56
Epidemics and plagues: Coping with disease on a large scale
Duration:00:02:46
The role of religion in healing
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23.THE SENATE AND THE FORUM
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The Roman Forum: Political and Social Center
Duration:00:02:10
The Senate of Rome: The Voice of the Republic and the Empire
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The daily life of a senator: Commitments and privileges
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Orators and rhetoric: The art of political discourse
Duration:00:02:57
Elections and public office: The Roman Political System
Duration:00:02:30
The decline of senatorial power: The rise of the emperor
Duration:00:03:31
24.THE ENTERTAINERS OF ROME
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The Roman theater: actors and entertainers
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Singers and Musicians: The Soundtracks of Rome
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Mimes and acrobats: Performances in the piazzas
Duration:00:02:12
Poets and declamators: The voice of Roman culture
Duration:00:02:14
Gladiators of the spectacle: Entertainment outside the arena
Duration:00:02:09
Patronage and art: Protection of artists by the elite
Duration:00:02:38
25.TRAVEL IN ROME
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The Roads of the Empire: Construction and Maintenance
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The means of transportation: From chariot to ship
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Inns and refreshment places: Hospitality along the roads
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Distinguished travelers: governors, soldiers and merchants
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Passports and security: Traveling within the Empire
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Port cities: Trade and cultural crossroads
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26.THE TWILIGHT OF ROME
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The crisis of the 3rd century: Invasions, civil wars and instability
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Economic decline and the change in trade
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The evolution of cities: Decadence and abandonment
Duration:00:02:40
New religious values: Christianity and social transformation
Duration:00:03:16
The transformation of political power: From senate to new rulers
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The end of an era: The fall of Rome and the transition to the Middle Ages
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POSTFATION
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