1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	What sort of houses did Romans live in? In towns and cities, most people lived in apartment blocks several stories high. Richer people lived in the lower stories. They often had a large country villa, too, with beautiful gardens and rooms with underfloor heating. A Roman townhouse   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Ancient Rome