| Rome has so much to offer to the world, not | | | | It could have just been one wool piece they |
| only by the various pieces of art and its | | | | used to wrap around themselves. However, when |
| massive and intricate architecture. Its | | | | Ancient Rome saw the more advanced dressing |
| history also speaks a lot of how great Rome | | | | habit of Greece, they opted to adopt linen |
| is even before. | | | | tunics, and they became even more |
| | | | comfortable. Footwear of both men and women |
| Roman Art | | | | were made of leather. On special occasions, |
| | | | Roman men were required to wear togas; |
| The arts of ancient Rome can be compared to | | | | however, they have to take note of the |
| those of the Greek's. They do have their | | | | different ways to wear them, depending on |
| similarities. This can be attributed to the | | | | their stature. Women, on the other hand, have |
| fact that when the Romans decided to conquer | | | | to wear not jut one tunic, in addition to the |
| the Greeks, the former noticed how art was | | | | veil or wool scarf they have to wrap around |
| infused into the lifestyle of the latter. Out | | | | their tunics. This gave them warmth whenever |
| of curiosity and love for Greek art, Roman | | | | the weather gets cold or it's raining. |
| soldiers decided to bring such culture right | | | | |
| at their own land. They also brought | | | | Roman People |
| artists-slaves with them. Thus, if you will | | | | |
| take a good look Ara Pacis, you will notice | | | | People in ancient Rome enjoyed more freedom |
| the fancy swirls, which are so Greek. Romans | | | | and equality than other countries and empires |
| are also fond of creating portraitures and | | | | at that time. Even women were protected by |
| busts of famous persons. However, unlike the | | | | their laws, though people who are located at |
| Greeks who love to dwell on the ideals of | | | | the west side of the empire became more |
| their artwork, the Romans were more focused | | | | liberal than those who lived in the east. The |
| on their design and technical aspects. | | | | Roman Empire was also open even to travelers; |
| | | | thus, there was so much interaction and |
| Roman Religion | | | | increase of knowledge in ancient Rome. |
| | | | Nevertheless, the rise of minority groups in |
| Ancient Rome also shares almost the same | | | | the empire also paved the way for cultural |
| beliefs and rituals practiced by the Greeks. | | | | wars and tensions. |
| For one, they both believed in too many gods, | | | | |
| who had dominance over different portions of | | | | The disparity of men and women can be felt |
| their lives, including marriage, occupation, | | | | when it comes to education. Girls were left |
| and nature. Moreover, in Ancient Rome, their | | | | at home, while boys were sent to school. |
| gods have their own Greek equivalent. A good | | | | Those who are living in the villages, |
| example is the Zeus of Greece and Jupiter of | | | | meanwhile, were illiterate, simply because |
| Rome. Emperors too were being regarded as | | | | they couldn't afford to get an education. The |
| gods, especially by those who were living in | | | | privileged ones, children who grew up in |
| eastern side of the Roman Empire. Though | | | | well-off families, had the opportunity to |
| paganism could be the first religion of | | | | study in other cities, such as in Athens and |
| Romans, let's not forget that Roman | | | | Alexandria. |
| Catholicism also found its birth in the | | | | |
| Eternal City. | | | | Walking around Rome is more than being |
| | | | inspired by its culture and history. It means |
| Roman Clothing | | | | reliving it, even if it's going to be just |
| | | | for a day. |