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Writer's pictureJP Kenwood

Ancient Rome was a dangerous place

Assaults, roving gangs, drunken brawls, no street lamps, arson, flying chamber pots…

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No wonder Publius is scared to the leave the palace after dark. 😉 Of course, Gaius isn’t afraid to venture out to a bar in the evening. Raucous tavern scene coming up soon!  Titus Petronius, Luc’s younger brother, finally arrives in Rome.  \o/

Read the full article on street crime and other aspects of urban violence by M. Beard HERE.

JPK

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