Ancient Rome is a place to go and visit. If you like to eat weird foods with your fingers, wear funny clothes, watch gladiators fight and much more, then Rome is the place to go. They have loads of things that we have today. Without Ancient Rome we wouldn't have most of the things we have now in our day to day life. Like roads for example.
Rome has many more achievements and interesting places to go, rather than any other Ancient time. Rome has established the use of a fair and even government, what we know as Democracy. Rome has so many different time periods, from when it was a Republic to an Empire.
There are interesting buildings and statues. Depending on which time period you go to, depends on which leader, which rules and which buildings you will see.
WARNING:
Please try to remember not to mess with the things happening around you, if you see a fire or a war, please leave it be. Either you could die or you might erase history. Then lots of problems would be happening in the present time.
Now here is a survival guide full of tips and facts to help you get through your time travelling safely.
Rome has many more achievements and interesting places to go, rather than any other Ancient time. Rome has established the use of a fair and even government, what we know as Democracy. Rome has so many different time periods, from when it was a Republic to an Empire.
There are interesting buildings and statues. Depending on which time period you go to, depends on which leader, which rules and which buildings you will see.
WARNING:
Please try to remember not to mess with the things happening around you, if you see a fire or a war, please leave it be. Either you could die or you might erase history. Then lots of problems would be happening in the present time.
Now here is a survival guide full of tips and facts to help you get through your time travelling safely.
Geography Facts:
Ancient Rome started in Italy, Peninsula.You will want to pack some really warm clothes if you go in winter, or cool clothes for summer. There were many hills and mountains surrounding the town. Water ran down the mountains so there will be enough water. They made many things out of natural resources. They made many thing like swords, shields and armour. Lots of animals were found so, they were used to make cloths, furniture, clothes and were used as food.
They spoke Latin or Italian, depending on what time period you are in. So you will probably want to learn the basics of the languages.
Ancient Rome started in Italy, Peninsula.You will want to pack some really warm clothes if you go in winter, or cool clothes for summer. There were many hills and mountains surrounding the town. Water ran down the mountains so there will be enough water. They made many things out of natural resources. They made many thing like swords, shields and armour. Lots of animals were found so, they were used to make cloths, furniture, clothes and were used as food.
They spoke Latin or Italian, depending on what time period you are in. So you will probably want to learn the basics of the languages.
Religion & Myths
Romans strongly believed in gods. They believed that the gods controlled and gave them everything. There were gods for everything you could think of, gods for all of the animals, gods for the weather, gods for wars and even gods for toilets! So try to remember to act as if you are praying when it rains.
In your house you would have a shrine that you would pray at everyday. That was a normal thing, praying everyday for everything. Sometimes there would be public rituals for the community, woman would hold the event. Woman were a big importance in the Roman priesthood. When you see a large crowd of people looking as if they are praising something join in. If you don't you could be killed on the spot.
Funerals were organised and presented by professionals. They have mimes, dancers and musicians so that the person has a peaceful and happy death. There bodies were either buried or burnt into ashes. They had gifts burnt with them, so they could have them with them in the afterlife.
If you became sick or un-well don't be surprised when they offer you gladiator blood. They say that it is a very good cure for diseases!
You will here lots of myths about the strangest of things, they were very superstitious. So if someone comes up to you panicked about something, just act as scared and worried as them and just copy what they do. If they run off screaming, do the same.
Romans strongly believed in gods. They believed that the gods controlled and gave them everything. There were gods for everything you could think of, gods for all of the animals, gods for the weather, gods for wars and even gods for toilets! So try to remember to act as if you are praying when it rains.
In your house you would have a shrine that you would pray at everyday. That was a normal thing, praying everyday for everything. Sometimes there would be public rituals for the community, woman would hold the event. Woman were a big importance in the Roman priesthood. When you see a large crowd of people looking as if they are praising something join in. If you don't you could be killed on the spot.
Funerals were organised and presented by professionals. They have mimes, dancers and musicians so that the person has a peaceful and happy death. There bodies were either buried or burnt into ashes. They had gifts burnt with them, so they could have them with them in the afterlife.
If you became sick or un-well don't be surprised when they offer you gladiator blood. They say that it is a very good cure for diseases!
You will here lots of myths about the strangest of things, they were very superstitious. So if someone comes up to you panicked about something, just act as scared and worried as them and just copy what they do. If they run off screaming, do the same.
Important People
You might see important people on the street so be on the look out. If you don't praise them or bow to them you will be slaughtered on the spot. So keep watch!!
Claudius: He tried to improve Rome as much as he could, he made them work hard.
Livilla: She was the sister Claudius. She was to become Empress after she was married Augustus' grandson. But the Grandson died. She had an affair with another man. Together the two of them poisoned and killed Emperors to gain more power. The two decided to marry.
Livia: Was the first female Emperor, an Empress.
Julius Caesar: he made many rules that have changed and shaped Rome into what it is today. He even made his own army that was against the laws!
Augustus: Augustus changed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He also brought peace and stability into Rome.
You might see important people on the street so be on the look out. If you don't praise them or bow to them you will be slaughtered on the spot. So keep watch!!
Claudius: He tried to improve Rome as much as he could, he made them work hard.
Livilla: She was the sister Claudius. She was to become Empress after she was married Augustus' grandson. But the Grandson died. She had an affair with another man. Together the two of them poisoned and killed Emperors to gain more power. The two decided to marry.
Livia: Was the first female Emperor, an Empress.
Julius Caesar: he made many rules that have changed and shaped Rome into what it is today. He even made his own army that was against the laws!
Augustus: Augustus changed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He also brought peace and stability into Rome.
Food, Manners & Special Attractions
The most popular foods you would find would be meats, seafood and grains. They had water surrounding them so they easily found seafood. You would be able to get oil, wine and corn. they ate birds, sometimes even flamingos! They had lots of bread, it was also easy to find. You would find places to get food in the market or at little stalls. But be careful not to be ripped off!
When you eat a meal it would be very disrespectful to eat with a knife and fork. So instead you should eat with 3 fingers, not using the pinky finger. If you full, well don't leave the table! When your full you tickle the back of your throat with a feather until you throw up! Then continue to eat. Lunch and dinner would have an entree, main and dessert. 3 meals a day.
Nearly everyday at the Colosseum there will be a gladiator fight! Go there and enjoy, it's what everyone else will be doing! You might want to go see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was a bell tower for the cathedral. It took them almost 348 years to make, so it must be impressive!
The most popular foods you would find would be meats, seafood and grains. They had water surrounding them so they easily found seafood. You would be able to get oil, wine and corn. they ate birds, sometimes even flamingos! They had lots of bread, it was also easy to find. You would find places to get food in the market or at little stalls. But be careful not to be ripped off!
When you eat a meal it would be very disrespectful to eat with a knife and fork. So instead you should eat with 3 fingers, not using the pinky finger. If you full, well don't leave the table! When your full you tickle the back of your throat with a feather until you throw up! Then continue to eat. Lunch and dinner would have an entree, main and dessert. 3 meals a day.
Nearly everyday at the Colosseum there will be a gladiator fight! Go there and enjoy, it's what everyone else will be doing! You might want to go see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was a bell tower for the cathedral. It took them almost 348 years to make, so it must be impressive!
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