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331 - Julius Caesar: Roman Daddy Dictator

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Ancient Rome - A Little Detour to a Little History

In his 1936 book, Daily Life and Ancient Rome historian Jerome, a car Capino describes the routines that define the existence of city dwellers during the first century. For most Romans after their work was done working at your, uh, you know, your spice or bookshop or whatever, um, restaurant tavern, et cetera, then the entire afternoon was likely reserved for recreation. The Roman filled up the time until supper with strolling or gambling, exercise or a bath at the public bathhouses. Children entered the bathhouses free of charge while adults paid almost nothing to watch the kids bathe.

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