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The Roman Empire
http://www.roman-empire.net/maps/map-empire.html
CLOTHES
What clothes did men wear in Roman times?
Men wore a knee-length tunic (chilton), either sleeveless or short-sleeved. Roman men wore a cloak over their tunic, which was like a wide shawl that was draped over the shoulder and carefully wrapped around the body.
Important Romans dressed in a long robe called a toga.
What clothes did women wear?
Women wore a longer tunic which was often ankle-length. Over this the women wore a stola which was a full length from neck to ankle, high- waisted and fastened at the shoulders with clasps.
Rich women wore long tunics made from expensive cotton or silk.
They also wore lots of jewellery and make-up, strong scent and elaborate hairstyles. They had specially trained slaves to help them dress, arrange their hair and put make up on their faces.
They also wore lots of jewellery and make-up, strong scent and elaborate hairstyles. They had specially trained slaves to help them dress, arrange their hair and put make up on their faces.
What did Roman children wear?
Boys wore a tunic down to their knees and a cloak if it was cold.
Rich boys wore a toga which had a purple border.
Rich boys wore a toga which had a purple border.
Girls wore a tunic with a woolen belt tied around their waists.
Children wore a special charm around their neck called a bulla. It was given to them when they were a few days old.
When did men wear a toga?
Only men who were Roman citizens could wear a toga.
They wore it when they wanted to look smart, like wearing a suit today.
The toga was made from white wool or white Egyptian linen. It was square or rectangular in shape and was worn draped around the body. A tunic was always worn under a toga.
Colours were used for special occasions or to show peoples rank.
Only the Emperor was a allowed to wear a purple toga. Purple dye was very expensive and so by wearing the colour, an Emperor would be showing off how important he was.
Only the Emperor was a allowed to wear a purple toga. Purple dye was very expensive and so by wearing the colour, an Emperor would be showing off how important he was.
GAME : dress a Roman woman !
http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/history/activities/dress_character/roman_woman.htm
Roman Entertainment | ||
The Romans liked to go out and enjoy themselves.
Roman Amphitheatre
 People would go to the amphitheatre to see men fighting wild beasts or each other. These men were called gladiators who were mainly slaves or prisoners. It was a cruel sport because someone was usually killed. Roman Stadium A stadium has been discovered at Colchester. This is the first and only stadium so far found in the UK. Rome had eight chariot stadiums. Chariot Racing Chariot-racing was a very popular sport all over the Roman Empire. Roman chariots were ultra lightweight and flimsy. There was just enough room for a man to stand on and hold the reins. In an accident, the chariot would fall to pieces in an instant and hurl the charioteer out. There were three main types of chariots:
Roman Baths
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The auditorium was semi-circular with rows of seats rising up from the flat semi-circular chorus area at the bottom. The stage area faced the auditorium on the far side of the orchestra. Performances were often part of religious festivals. The actors were men with each actor playing several roles. They wore simple costumes that could be changed quickly and in public. To help distinguish the characters young men were portrayed by wearing brightly coloured clothing, while old men were portrayed wearing white. Different coloured wigs were also worn. Grey wigs represented old men, black wigs represented young men, and red wigs represented slaves. There were four kinds of performances:
Entertaining at Home
Dinner parties
The dinner parties were held in the triclinium (dining room). They often lasted up to eight hours. The Romans did not sit on chairs around the table like we do today. Instead the adults lay on sloping couches situated around a square table. Only small children or slaves were permitted to eat sitting. Entertainment during the parties included actors performing a scene from a popular play or a dancing display. |
When Queen Elizabeth 1st took the throne of England she made some laws against the Roman Catholics. Guy Fawkes was one of a small group of Catholics who felt that the government was treating Roman Catholics unfairly. They hoped that King James 1st would change the laws, but he didn't.
People make faces out of large pumpkins and put candles inside: this is called 
on a string", and others. Typical Halloween food is nuts, popcorn, pumpkin pie, liquorice, sweets and candied 
