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 Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Public Fountain Only very rich people could afford to have water piped directly to their houses. Everyone else used water from the public fountains.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Towns