Life in Ancient Rome: The Family

Duration: 10 min

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: Lewis Paul Todd

Description: Points out the characteristics of a family in ancient Rome by showing its members in their daily activities. The activities include the father working in his shop, the mother at home teaching her daughter to sew, the son going to school, and the slaves working in the kitchen. Relates the family life to other aspects of the community such as the baths and markets. Describes the type of clothing worn by each member of the family.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films