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