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What were Vacations like in ancient Rome?
The Romans were just as hard working as us if not more so. They had few social or legal protections for labor which meant that people were run ragged. The 8th day cycle of Market Day and the various religious festivals sprinkled across the calendar offered some reprieve but its no surprise that people were looking for ways to unwind.
For the lower classes this likely took the form of staycations or short excursions. For the wealthy though, they had the means to stage far more elaborate vacations. These often featured weeks if not months spent in the numerous villas scattered along the hills and shores of Italy. Some even went abroad in search of more exotic experiences.
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What were Vacations like in ancient Rome?
The Romans were just as hard working as us if not more so. They had few social or legal protections for labor which meant that people were run ragged. The 8th day cycle of Market Day and the various religious festivals sprinkled across the calendar offered some reprieve but its no surprise that people were looking for ways to unwind.
For the lower classes this likely took the form of staycations or short excursions. For the wealthy though, they had the means to stage far more elaborate vacations. These often featured weeks if not months spent in the numerous villas scattered along the hills and shores of Italy. Some even went abroad in search of more exotic experiences.
What other aspects of daily life would you like to see us cover? Check out these recent episodes form our "How They Did It" series:
What Was Roman Sci-Fi and Literature Like? youtu.be/k0kRe-J9BUY
What was it like to Grow Up Byzantine? youtu.be/b6Ow1kOLizY
Where did Gladiators come from? youtu.be/Z1G5hi7cFiA
What were Naval Gladiator Battles like? youtu.be/UQ080fTqYM0
What was a day at the Roman Colosseum like? youtu.be/1oiuvpT1tBE
Magic, Spells, & Curses in Ancient Rome youtu.be/di5Lwh6sNCY
