The Romans
The Romans
The Roman Empire
The Roman Republic
The Imperial Age
The Roman Army
A Roman Fort
Towns
Building Technology
Roads and Travel
Farming and the Countryside
Trade and Ships
The Town House
Food and Drink
The Public Baths
Entertainment
Religion
The Late Roman Empire
The End of the Roman Empire
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Soon after birth a baby was wrapped tightly in bands of linen swaddling clothes. A baby's chances of surviving to adulthood were poor. Around half would die before the age of five.
 
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