How They Did It - Growing Up Roman

Experience daily life in ancient Rome through the eyes of a baby growing up roman from an infant to a teenager and eventually an adult. In this How They Did It documentary episode we bring history to life by exploring the family setting before covering the major milestones of early life. The major sections include: Family Setting: The structure of a Roman family centered around the paterfamilias Childbirth: How Roman mothers delivered their children Infancy: Naming a baby an raising it properly Childhood: Early tutelage by a nurse and pedagogues Teenager: Going to school and attaining freedoms Adulthood: Marriage and starting a family