History is written by the winners and about the winners - great emperors, significant events, wars, palace coups. It is easy for us to imagine the ruler in his luxurious palace, but the life of ordinary people, trifles of everyday life often elude us. What was ancient Rome, the ancient capital? How did the people of the great Roman Empire, separated from us for centuries, fare? What did you care about, what did you take time for? The author of this book tried to reveal the image of the city through the people who inhabited it. You will find a description of 24 hours in Rome and spend every hour with a new character: an astrologer, a priestess, a gladiator, a prostitute, a tavern owner and many others will appear before you. Based on reliable sources, the author reconstructs possible scenarios of life so that the reader can immerse himself in the atmosphere of the ancient city. Previously, this book was published under the title "24 Hours in Ancient Rome." This edition has been re-translated and scientifically edited.