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    found today in America are the kinds of rooms. There were two types of houses in Rome for the wealthy, a domus and a villa. A

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    the most well known statue's of August Caesar (63 BCE to 14CE). The statue was discovered in 20 April 1863 during an archaeological excavation at the villa of the Emperor’s wife, Livia Drusilla (Thomas Dowson “Augustus Primaporta”). The statue was given its name because of its discovery near what was an arch or aqueduct that crossed an ancient Roman road, which was the first sign that travellers to Rome had reached the city of Rome (Thomas Dowson “Augustus Primaporta”). The

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    and inspiration of architectural design that resonates with Roman Imperial successors in other dynasties. His ideas and completed projects influenced and inspired his successors in various ways. The main buildings that prove to be influential consist of the manipulating water, creating gardens and parks, and Augustus’s home. Emperor Nero and Hadrian illustrate Augusts’s impact through the erection of Domus Aurea and Hardian’s Villa in Tivoli. During Augustus’s rule, his goal consisted of unifying

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    Slavery In Ancient Rome

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    Rome, it seemed necessary for every rich home to own slaves. As the Romans conquered other nations, they captured their peoples and brought them to Rome as slaves. Thus, most slaves were captured from war. For the rich, owning slaves allowed them to live the lifestyle they wanted to (Roman Slaves, 2015). The slaves took care of the household duties. At day-break the slaves would begin their set tasks such as cleaning the villa, tidying the garden, walking the master’s children to school, preparing

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    Ancient Roman society depended on slaves in various parts of Roman life, either in the economy or even in the homes of many wealthy Romans. Slaves came from various backgrounds; they were either acquired through warfare (prisoners-of-war), piracy, and some were born into slavery, with their parents being slaves themselves. A slave could be a public or private slave. A public slave was one that was controlled by the Roman governing body, while a private slave was one owned by individuals. They were

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    Roman Slaves It was very common for senators and patricians to have a slave in their house doing chores such as laundry, cooking and much more jobs in the household. Roman slaves were treated very harshly and with little respect. Being accountants and physicians were common jobs for slaves. Slaves have classified the lower class, they had no rights in the Roman society. For slaves in who worked out in town, their jobs would be to work in mines, mills, factories, farms and in infrastructure. People

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    The roman bath and spa is for relaxing and much more. The spas were very cheap so both the rich and poor could enter.many people went for more reasons than to just get cleaned. most men and women bathed in separate facilities. a lot of people met new friends and had a social hour while they were there. not only could you relax in water but you could also get a massage before or after. some of the spa’s even had 5-star restaurants.the very best spa’s had not only a massage part but a restaurant and

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    Why were plebeians so important to Rome? In the ancient Roman where dictatorship was at it perk involving the two kings of Etruscan, there arise a union between Patricians and the Plebeians. Brutus led the revolt that drove out the Etruscan Kings, who then became the first leader of the new republic. Romans now govern themselves freely but inequality set in between the Patricians and the Plebeians. The power then rests in the hands of the aristocrats or noble rich men called patricians. They control

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    Examine the impact the Romans made on the British Isles Although there had been increasing contact between the British Isles and the classical world during the Late Iron Age, the first real Roman presence here was that of Julius Caesar. In 55BC a Roman army of around ten thousand men crossed the channel and invaded Britain, yet were defeated and had to return to Gaul. Then in the following year; 54BC, Caesar came to Britain again. This time with a much larger army, although on this occasion he

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    Discussion Forum Unit 8 How did slaves affect the daily Roman economy? Introduction: As a sign of great wealth and power, slaves were primarily prisoners of war (POW), both captured fighters and the women and children of conquered populations. With no reservation, it is historically clear that slaves contributed a lot to the growth of Roman economy. As slaves formed significant part of the labor force, they were also vita to fabric of Roman society. Slaves were involved in the following aspects of

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