Work would end in the early afternoon when many Romans would take a quick trip to the baths to bathe and socialize.

They would lie on their sides on a couch and be served by the servants.

They ate with their hands and would rinse their hands often in water during the meal.

The army was a way for the poorer class to earn a regular wage and to gain some valuable land at the end of their service.

Merchants of all sorts sold and bought items from around the Empire.

Craftsmen: From making dishes and pots to crafting fine jewelry and weapons for the army, craftsmen were important to the empire.

Entertainers: these people were musicians, dancers, actors, chariot racers, and gladiators.

Lawyers, teachers and engineers: The more educated Romans could become lawyers, teachers, and engineers.

Government: There were all sorts of government jobs from tax collectors and clerks to high ranking positions like Senators.

The Senators were the wealthy and the powerful.

However, usually the wife had a strong say in what went on in the family. She often handled the finances and managed the household

They studied subjects such as reading, writing, math, literature, and debate.

School was mostly for boys, however some wealthy girls were tutored at home.

Poor children did not get to go to school

Typical food would have been bread, beans, fish, vegetables, cheese, and dried fruit. They ate little meat.

Tunics: they were worn by the rich around the house and under their togas. They were the regular dress of the poor.