The document discusses aspects of daily life for rich Romans in ancient Rome, including central heating systems operated by slaves, the Romans' use of slaves for manual labor and construction projects like roads and bridges, and details about the founding and early history of Rome from its beginnings as a settlement in 753 BC under Etruscan rule to becoming a republic after overthrowing their last king in 509 BC. It also provides some information about requirements for the Roman Army, such as only accepting male citizens over the age of 20 who were not married.

1. Romans
• Rich Romans liked to be warm and cosy. They
had central heating at home, in villas and in
public baths. The heating system was kept going
by slaves, who kept a fire blazing in a furnace to
heat warm air.
• The Romans were good at building roads and
bridges, but not so keen on machines. They had
slaves to do nasty jobs and heavy work.
• Rome is now the capital city of Italy. 2,000 years
ago it was the centre of the Roman Empire.
Building started in 753 B.C. The Romans had a
story to explain how Rome began.
• The people of Rome were farmers and herders.
For a time they were under the control of their
neighbours, the Etruscans. Rome became a rich
city, ruled by kings. In 509 B.C., the Romans
drove out their last king, Tarquin the Proud.
Rome then became a republic.
• Only men could be in the Roman Army. No
women. Every Roman soldier was a Roman
citizen. He had to be at least 20 years old. He
was not supposed to get married while he was a
soldier.