Roman Life Flashcards
Where and when did Caecilius live
Pompeii, Italy in the first century AD
Where was Pompeii and what was it’s population
Foot of mount vesuveius, on coast of the bay of Naples, with 10,000 ppl
What was Caecilius
A rich banker, auctioneeer, tax collector, farmer, and money lender
He dealt slaves, clothes, timber and property
He ran a laundry and dyeing business, grazed sheep and cattle
What was his full name
Lucius Caecilius Iucundus
What was Roman wives and mothers job
Responsible for the management of the household, and had to supervise the work of the domestic slaves. In order to run the house successfully, she would need to be well organised and firm but sensitive in her control of the slaves. She would also supervise preparations for social occasions and help her husband to entertain guests.
What were houses like in Pompeii?
The house that Caecilius lived in is very different to the type of one we live in now. The house came right up to the pavement. There were no garden or grass in front of it. The windows were a few small and placed fairly high up. Most houses were only one story high, but some were 2. Many head shots on either side of the main door. The main entrance to the house was on the side facing the street. There was also an atrium which was an impressive room for receiving visitors and an inferior which collected rainwater. They also had a a shrine called a lararium. The walls were decorated with panels of brightly painted plaster. Only the wealthy live like this.
Would Caecilius and his slaves get up early
Yes at dawn and his slaves earlier
What would Caecilius wear
A tunic and a toga as well as sandals
What would Caecilius do in the day
- Wake up at dawn
- Change into clothes
- Breakfast - water and bread
- Recieve respectful greetings
- Went to forum to trade and bank
- Lunch - meat or fish followed by fruit
- Business ended shortly after lunch
- Baths
- Dinner
