10 Surprising Facts About The Romans

In the acient world, the Roman army was the largest and strongest army around. The Roman empire was so vast that it conquered a huge empire from Britain and stretched all the way to the middle east. The soldiers trained very well and had the best weapons and armor. The Roman army was so strong that when it invaded britain, they took on armies 10 times their size and won. These are not the only facts the Romans are known for as you scroll down you will discover more facts about the Romans including what languages they spoke, the food they ate and many more.

1. Many lands across the world were invaded by the romans

You probably always wonder how the romans was able to build such a huge empire. Well, that’s because the whole empire was full of recruits from different part of the world. The romans invaded lots of countries during their reign and making them part of their empire. Even Britain was invaded my romans, which is why so much Roman stuff can be found in the UK.

2. The Romans would bath together

To keep themselves clean, the Romans went to communal baths – that is, large baths where everyone would gather. Britain still has one of these baths till this day from when it was under roman rule.

3. Romans armies were very strong and well trained

They were known around the world for being the best fighters during their reign. They often fought and won fights against armies that was much bigger than them. This is frequently said because of how strong, organized and well trained the Roman armies were.

4. Latin language was spoken by the romans

I’m sure you heard of a few languages that were spoken in acient times but did you also know that Latin was an ancient language that was spoken by the Romans. Although is it not widely spoken in any country anymore, some people can still read and speak in Latin. The Romans also sometimes spoke Greek.

5. Gladiator’s fights were the Roman’s most popular form of entertianment

Men, and sometimes women, entered the amphitheater to participate in sporting combat, usually to the death. Those who took part in it, were known as gladiators and performed to a roaring crowd. Weather that was against a starving animal, chariot or a veteran, it would be just as bloody as the media portrays it to be.

6. Veggie Power Warriors

According to a study that were done on Roman fighters bones from the cemetery they were buried, Roman gladiators had a diet that mostly included vegetables. They have also found out that the gladiator diet was grain-based and mostly meat-free.

7. Rome dominated Europe for over 700 years

The Roman army did not just dominate Europe but also took over certain parts of North Africa and Asia. When the Roman Empire was coming to an end, it was just over 2 million square miles and stretched from syria all the way to scotland. The Emperor Hadrian attempted to take over Scotland but failed.

8. Ancient Rome is underground

As many people do, you probably always wonder why there are so many ancient stuff below the streets we walk on today, well that’s because the city has piled up after so many hundreds of years, buildings have been build on top of buildings. Ancient Rome streets, which once witness the celebration parades by conquering generals and solemn funeral processioms, are today hidden under an average of 20 to 30 feet of debris.

9. The Romans ate dinner lying down on couches

Parties in ancient Rome, looked completely different than parties today. Attending a party during those times, meant being taken to a room line which only had couches and not tables and chairs. They used to support themselves with their left arm and put food in their mouths with their right arm.

10. Romans used to wash clothes in urine

Since urine contains ammonia, a strong bleaching agent, The Romans washed heir clothes in urine. Public urinals were placed on many street corners for the men to used and their contents were gathered and brought to the laundry every day.