History is written by the victors and about the victors - great emperors, significant events, wars, palace coups. It is easy for us to imagine a ruler in his luxurious palace, but the life of ordinary people, the little things of everyday life often elude us. What was Ancient Rome, the ancient capital, like? How did the people of the great Roman Empire, separated from us for centuries, live? What did you care about, what did you do with your time? 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 each 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 life scenarios 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 publication has been newly translated and scientifically edited.