TY - BOOK AU - Birt,Theodor TI - Aus dem Leben der Antike AV - DE PY - 2022/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Rome -- Civilization KW - Greece -- Civilization KW - Civilization, Greco-Roman N1 - Release date is 2022-11-03; the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Originally published; Germany: Quelle & Meyer, 1919 N2 - "Aus dem Leben der Antike" by Theodor Birt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of life during antiquity, particularly focusing on social customs, the role of women, family dynamics, and dining practices in ancient Roman society. It serves as a detailed examination of how these elements reflect the culture of the time, providing insights into both its grandeur and its shortcomings. The opening of the text sets the stage with an introduction emphasizing the unending fascination with ancient life. Birt expresses a desire to connect the contemporary reader with the past by offering a collection of essays that paint vivid snapshots of daily life, emphasizing topics such as the roles of women, social gatherings, and even peculiarities like lice in ancient society. The reader is invited to step into the lifestyle of a Roman matron, the intricacies of their relationships, and the dining extravagance that characterized their social interactions. Birt aims to showcase how much modernity can learn from the choices and behaviors of ancient peoples, all while maintaining a narrative grounded in historical fact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69287 ER -