A gong sounded every morning to open the public baths to the lines of people waiting. Public baths were not only used to get clean but as a place to gossip, meet people, and show off. They could be compared to modern day beaches. The sexes were separated into two different areas; the men had the larger rooms. The society levels at the baths were nonexistent, and gladiators, slaves, men, and women were treated equal. Eve

Banquets were attended for an exciting night of entertainment. Banquets were a ceremony of civility, occasions for private men to savor their accomplishments and show off to peers. Many people were invited; even the lower class was invited and treated equal. The food was spicy and served medieval style, people sat around lounging couches on pedestal tables.

Many different types of entertainment went on at banquets. The guests were expected to express views on general topics and noble subjects. The host would hire professionals to provide music, dancing, and singing. The longest time of the night was set aside for drinking. It was tradition for them to never drink when they ate. Men were expected to consume large amounts of alcohol.

The procedure followed at the baths seemed very relaxing. Citizens would first go to the unctuarium where oil was rubbed onto the skin, and they would exercise. Then they would enter the tepidarium or the "warm" room, with heated fl

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