This course examines the Roman day and living conditions for the different classes in Roman society. In addition to the ruling class, it also includes soldiers, slaves, freedmen, prostitutes, the poor and gladiators. These are the "forgotten Romans", that bottom 95% of the population who aren't discussed in the Historical Records. How do we know about them and how did they begin their day? What were their dreams, hopes and aspirations? What did they eat,and wear? Did they have raincoats? The course also looks at family life and attitudes towards birth and children, death and retirement. No knowledge of Ancient Rome is assumed.