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Roman Appearance

All roman appearance notes written by Cora.

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Roman Appearance -- Hairstyles

Hairstyles were mainly used by women to express their status

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Roman Appearance

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Romans used physical appearance to relay social status and wealth.

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Roman Food

All roman food notes written by Emma H. and Evelyn, and some revised by Xander

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Roman Food -- Vegetables

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Vegetables' availability varied on time of year and location of province

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Roman Food -- Vegetables

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Roman vegetables included cabbage, parsnips, lettuce, asparagus, onion, garlic, marrow, lentils, beans, and beets.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- Lower-Class

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Lower-class meals involved the ingredients covered in a sauce known as garum which was heavily spiced to disguise the natural flavors of the food.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- Lower-Class

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Lower classes sometimes had meats but their diet mainly consisted of vegetables and bread.

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Roman Food -- Meats

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Sausage, domestic fowl, game, eggs, fish, and shellfish were common; oysters were particularly popular; pork was very common; delicacies included purposely bred snails and dormice

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Roman Food -- Meats

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Meat was eaten at most mealtimes

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Roman Food -- Meals -- Staple Foods

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Porridge would be placed under items such as eggs or fruit preserves

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Roman Food -- Meals -- Staple Foods

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Breads would be flavored with honeys and jam if they were available.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- Staple Foods

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The romans relied on staple foods which grew and were eaten year round, such as grains prepared as porridge or frumentum which was used to make breads.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- High-Class -- Party Food

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Higher class romans would attend parties every so often, and there would be a range of foods served at them, including snails, dormice, pastries, fruits, and roasted vegetables.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- High-Class

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Higher class romans would attend parties where "fancier food" was available.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- High-Class

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Higher class romans ate meats, vegetables, pastries, bread, and fruit.

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Roman Food -- Meals -- High-Class

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Higher class romans ate one large meal each day, with smaller meals scattered throughout.

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