In ancient Rome daily life meant sharing more than news in public latrines where stone benches and flowing water turned nature calls into a social event A natural sea sponge on a wooden stick served as a communal cleansing tool rinsed each time in a bucket of saltwater or vinegar This practice began in the second century BC and while it may seem odd it reflects the ingenious design of Roman public works and the lively exchanges that made even basic routines a chance to connect with strangers | T

69K views · 3.4K reactions | The glowing light of a new dawn shines on the Roman Empire. Conquer Ancient Rome like never before... Send merchants on trade missions, command ferocious battles and build your empire in Total War: ROME REMASTERED on 29 April 2021 - developed by Feral Interactive. Pre-purchase on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970 Any questions? Check out the FAQ: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-rome-remastered-faq/ | Total War | Facebook