Let's Go Back to Ancient Rome!

Rome has so much to offer to the world, notto wrap around themselves. However, when
only by the various pieces of art and its massiveAncient Rome saw the more advanced dressing
and intricate architecture. Its history also speaks ahabit of Greece, they opted to adopt linen tunics,
lot of how great Rome is even before.and they became even more comfortable.
Roman ArtFootwear of both men and women were made
The arts of ancient Rome can be compared toof leather. On special occasions, Roman men were
those of the Greek's. They do have theirrequired to wear togas; however, they have to
similarities. This can be attributed to the fact thattake note of the different ways to wear them,
when the Romans decided to conquer thedepending on their stature. Women, on the other
Greeks, the former noticed how art was infusedhand, have to wear not jut one tunic, in addition
into the lifestyle of the latter. Out of curiosity andto the veil or wool scarf they have to wrap
love for Greek art, Roman soldiers decided toaround their tunics. This gave them warmth
bring such culture right at their own land. Theywhenever the weather gets cold or it's raining.
also brought artists-slaves with them. Thus, if youRoman People
will take a good look Ara Pacis, you will notice thePeople in ancient Rome enjoyed more freedom
fancy swirls, which are so Greek. Romans areand equality than other countries and empires at
also fond of creating portraitures and busts ofthat time. Even women were protected by their
famous persons. However, unlike the Greeks wholaws, though people who are located at the west
love to dwell on the ideals of their artwork, theside of the empire became more liberal than
Romans were more focused on their design andthose who lived in the east. The Roman Empire
technical aspects.was also open even to travelers; thus, there was
Roman Religionso much interaction and increase of knowledge in
Ancient Rome also shares almost the sameancient Rome. Nevertheless, the rise of minority
beliefs and rituals practiced by the Greeks. Forgroups in the empire also paved the way for
one, they both believed in too many gods, whocultural wars and tensions.
had dominance over different portions of theirThe 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 theirhome, while boys were sent to school. Those
own Greek equivalent. A good example is thewho are living in the villages, meanwhile, were
Zeus of Greece and Jupiter of Rome. Emperorsilliterate, simply because they couldn't afford to
too were being regarded as gods, especially byget an education. The privileged ones, children who
those who were living in eastern side of thegrew up in well-off families, had the opportunity
Roman Empire. Though paganism could be theto study in other cities, such as in Athens and
first religion of Romans, let's not forget thatAlexandria.
Roman Catholicism also found its birth in theWalking around Rome is more than being inspired
Eternal City.by its culture and history. It means reliving it,
Roman Clothingeven if it's going to be just for a day.
It could have just been one wool piece they used