5 Weird Things (That Were Normal In Ancient Rome)

The Roman Empire was a weird place…

Compared to the 21st century, Ancient Rome was a weird place.

“Members of the Roman upper classes regularly indulged in lavish, hours-long feasts that served to broadcast their wealth and status,” per CNN.

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