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From sunrise to dinner

Daily life

A Roman day could mean school, shops, baths, and a simple dinner. Not every child had the same day. Money changed everything.

A Roman family sharing bread, olives, and grapes at home

Morning

A simple bite, often bread. Some children walked to a teacher. Others worked.

Market

Shops sold bread, olives, cloth, and pots. Garum, a salty fish sauce, was common.

Bath time

Afternoon baths were social. You were not only there to get clean.

Dinner

Rich people reclined on couches. Most families ate plain food at home. A dog might wait nearby.