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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Society)

Society is a collection of curiosities dedicated to the daily life, customs, and social structure of ancient Rome. This category includes lesser-known facts and interesting information about interpersonal relationships, family, social status, work, and the functioning of various social strata of the Roman Empire.

Dowry hunters in Roman Empire

Surely some of us have heard of a situation where someone married someone to take over his property. It turns out that such a wicked way of getting rich was practiced long ago, in ancient Rome. Men who commit such acts are now known as bounty hunters. Interestingly, this was quite common in the early centuries of our era.

Fragment of the Dioscuri Sarcophagus, 2nd half of the 19th century 4th century CE, Musée départemental Arles antique, France

Shops of ancient Romans

What is a store and what is done in it probably everyone knows. It may come as a surprise to some that shops already existed in ancient Rome.

Trajan's halls in Rome

Travel cart

It may come as a surprise to many that the Romans ran cart rentals, but it’s true!1

Reconstruction of a Roman carriage, Romano-Germanic Museum, Cologne