1st century BC practices

**Cute Wolf** · 07-27-2009, 12:02

Personally, I think our ancestors will be disgusted in today's law, forbid much of us carrying weapons freely on the street... (for notable exception of Romaioi)

**abou** · 07-27-2009, 12:08

My friend, you have a big task ahead of you. I don't know how much you can get specifically from 1st century BC, but you can get quite a bit from the era. I wish I could think of a book that collected all that stuff together, but I'm at a loss.

Your best bet, I think, is to read a lot of Cicero - his letters, his speeches, his books. That should provide some insight into specifically 1st century BC. There will be a lot of little hints of things here and there. Also try Ceasar's De Bella Gallico, which by comparing Roman and Celtic culture should give you an idea. Augustus' writings and Ovid might have a bit here and there as well - Ars Armatoria would be what comes to mind.

Unfortunately, a lot of it would be indirect. You can find a bit more outside the time frame you're looking for though. Also, try The Latin Sexual Vocabulary, which has some info there as well.