Video - 5 Curiosidades Surpreendentes sobre a Roma Antiga

Discover 5 surprising facts about Ancient Rome that reveal how this civilization shaped the world and had some truly curious habits: 1️⃣ Public baths and the "communal sponge": The Romans loved visiting bathhouses, which were more than just places to bathe—they were social hubs! But hygiene had its quirks: instead of toilet paper, they used a "tersorium," a sponge attached to a stick, shared by everyone and cleaned in water with vinegar. Imagine that today! 2️⃣ Naval battles in the Colosseum: The Colosseum wasn’t just for gladiator fights. In its early years, it was flooded to stage naval battles, called naumachiae, where soldiers reenacted epic sea confrontations in boats. A true spectacle! 3️⃣ Roman concrete stronger than modern concrete: The secret to the durability of Roman constructions was their use of volcanic ash in the concrete, making it incredibly resistant—even to seawater. Many Roman harbor structures still stand today! 4️⃣ The Romans' confusing calendar: Before Julius Caesar reformed the calendar, it was a chaotic mess, with months changing in length to fit the agricultural year. Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar and even named July after himself. 5️⃣ The Romans invented "fast food": Yes, they had takeout! Across Rome, there were "thermopolia," small establishments serving quick meals like bread, soup, and hot wine. Archaeologists have even found food remnants preserved in some of them!