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A GLIMPSE OF TEENAGE LIFE. http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-glimpse-of-teenage-life-in-ancient-rome-ray-laurence#review. It was A.D.73 ; 1937 years ago. . His name is Lucius . He is 17. He lives in Rome, in a poor neighborhood. H e is from a rich family. He finished his education.
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A GLIMPSE OF TEENAGE LIFE http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-glimpse-of-teenage-life-in-ancient-rome-ray-laurence#review
His name is Lucius. He is 17. He lives in Rome, in a poor neighborhood. He is from a rich family.
He finished his education. In school he learned how to speak and write Greek and Latin and make public speeches. His father taught him how to swim, run and fight.
At the age of 17, they don’t trust him do the family business, because he is too young. However, he will marry a 7 year-old girl from a good family. His father has arranged his marriage.
They visit the museum to remember the heroes of the Roman past. Lucius can join the army if he wants to at the age of 17.
They see the statues of the people who won wars. They tell stories about soldiers who weren’t scared in battles.
Rome won the battles with England, Scotland, the North of the river Danube, and Syria.
Also Lucius and his brother go to the city baths. There are 3 baths, one is with cold water, the second is normal water and the third is hot.
In the afternoon, they have a family dinner. The servant helps them for the table and for the drinks.
In the evening they have drunk a lot. Lucius and his younger brother are sick and they vomit.