What was it prefer to be a baby in historical Rome? Historian, creator and broadcaster Bettany Hughes delves into life for younger individuals throughout the civilisation, unpicking every part from lice combs and goat-drawn chariots to toga ceremonies and terrifying academics. Chatting with Emily Briffett, she attracts upon extraordinary artefacts to uncover a world that was robust, however surprisingly relatable – in the event you may survive the primary 9 days.
Bettany Hughes is the creator of There Was a Roman in Your Backyard: A Historical past of the Romans in 20 Buried Treasures (Penguin, 2025).
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