Daily life in Ancient Rome

This thesis examines the socio-cultural, economic, religious, and status,based structure of Roman society from the foundation to the fall of Rome, one of the most fascinating empires of the Ancient Age. Ancient Rome, which had three main periods; Monarchy, Republic, and Empire ruled over large territories and had a multicultural society. Political, social, and religious events that took place during these three periods shaped the structure of the society. In this multicultural society, the roles and living standards of individuals were different. This study focuses on the daily life of Roman people during ancient times. It explains the roles they had in daily life and the essential activities of Roman society. Basic needs such as nutrition, housing, clothing, and education, as well as belief systems, sources of income, and entertainment habits, are analyzed in the same context. In Ancient Rome, the differences in economy and social class started with the structure of people's homes and continued with the roles of family members, clothing styles, meals, education, jobs, and even their understanding of entertainment. The findings give answers to questions such as how a person lived in daily life in Ancient Rome or what a typical day of a Roman citizen looked like.