Sex, Money, Power & Everyday Life in Ancient Rome

€20 per person

A different perspective on Rome

This tour explores the personalities, ambitions, scandals and intrigues that shaped Roman society. Instead of stopping at emperors, dates and monuments, it follows the links between power, wealth and the choices made by people who lived in ancient Rome.

Familiar historical figures take on new meaning when we look at causes and consequences: how the pursuit of influence helped some of Rome’s most powerful people rise, and how excess sometimes contributed to their downfall.

Sex, money and power

Relationships, social standing and wealth influenced both public and private life. We explore ambition, scandal and the norms of a society where status mattered. These stories reveal the differences between social classes and how personal desires and rivalries could shape events.

Everyday life in ancient Rome

Beyond the elite, we consider the experiences of ordinary people and the contrasts of an ancient metropolis. Work, money and public entertainment help build a more human and nuanced picture of Rome.

An alternative to the classic sightseeing circuit

This walk is for visitors who already know Rome’s familiar landmarks and want stories that are more provocative and less conventional. Mircea connects historical facts to people and their choices, with a focus on cause and effect.

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