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The Romans had three meals a day, just a we do. The size and content of the meals would depend on the person's wealth. We hear a lot about the lavish banquets that the wealthy would sometimes host and sometimes get the idea that the Romans only ate one meal. This is a misconception.

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Who decided the time of day and in what year?

The division of the day into hours can be traced back to ancient civilizations, notably the Egyptians, who created a 12-hour system for daytime and nighttime around 1500 BCE. However, the standardized 24-hour day we use today was popularized by the ancient Greeks and later adopted by the Romans. The introduction of mechanical clocks in the 14th century further solidified this timekeeping system in Europe.


Do Romans use pillars on all their buildings?

The Romans did not invent columns. They adopted the use of column to support the roofs of temples and for porticoes form the Greeks. They also adopted the three orders (styles) the Greeks used for columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. They developed the Composite order which combined elements of two orders. The Egyptians used columns for their temples before the Greeks.


What is the twelve countries that were once part of Roman Empire?

Ah, the Roman Empire was quite vast and covered many lands. Some of the countries that were once part of the Roman Empire include Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, and England. Each of these countries has a rich history and beautiful landscapes that inspired many artists throughout the centuries.


When was the first 365-Day calendar adopted?

Several early civilisations adopted the 365 day calendar. Notably the Ancient Egyptians. Certainly before 3000 BC


Who went to see the circus in ancient roman times?

Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.

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