A Time Traveler's Guide to Ancient Rome

Through one means or another, you've been given the chance to travel back in time to ancient Rome in order to explore the city. You're not interested in disrupting history, so you're trying to stay inconspicuous. How do you accomplish this?

Garrett Ryan, a historian of ancient Greece and Rome, shares his expertise with us. His insights into Roman political history allow us to avoid tumultuous periods, such as the Year of the Four Emperors, in which the streets of Rome were too dangerous for travel. He also has tips about what to bring with you, what not to bring with you, and how to dress. For example, if you're a woman, don't wear a toga unless you'd like to be mistaken for a prostitute.

This video is part of a series of preparation guides that Ryan has made for time travelers to the distant Roman past. His others include instructions for participating in Roman nightlife and which neighborhoods you should avoid.

-via Nag on the Lake


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