Day in the Life: Ancient Rome

《罗马一日:古罗马生活》

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2026-08-12

35 分钟
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The Ancient Roman empire thrived over 2,000 years ago. You may have heard about gladiators, the Coliseum or leaders like Alexander the Great. But what was everyday life like for most people? Join Joy and co-host Charlie as they take a look back at life in Ancient Rome, from public bathhouses, to ordering take out. They’ll also talk to archaeologist Dr. Robyn Le Blanc about how historians know what life looked like thousands of years ago. Plus, a new First Things First about very ancient leaders. Featured Expert: Dr. Robyn Le Blanc is an archeologist and professor at University of North Carolina Greensboro. She studies Roman archaeology and coinage.  Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!
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  • This is Molly.

  • Before we start the show, we just want to let you know that we just announced

  • two Smash Boom Best live shows, September 19th in Minneapolis, October 11th in...

  • We would love to see you there and get some high fives in person.

  • Our Minneapolis show features debaters Joy Dolo, Anna Weggel, and I'll say Bruno.

  • And Dallas, we are so excited to announce those debaters very soon.

  • Until then, you can get tickets at BrainsOn.org slash events.

  • That's BrainsOn.org slash events.

  • Brains On Universe.

  • Hi there.

  • Do you like history?

  • And do you like candy?

  • Well, then you're gonna love Rome, sweet Rome.

  • The shop where all the candy is shaped like things from ancient Rome.

  • I'm Joy Dolo, and I started Rome Sweet Rome because I was tired of eating candy-shaped candy.

  • How boring!

  • Now I can eat candy shaped like tiny horse-drawn chariots.

  • Yum! The wheels are peppermints.

  • Or how about this edible aqueduct?

  • The real Roman aqueducts were channels used to carry water.