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All roman appearance notes written by Cora.

Hairstyles were mainly used by women to express their status

Romans used physical appearance to relay social status and wealth.

All roman food notes written by Emma H. and Evelyn, and some revised by Xander

Vegetables' availability varied on time of year and location of province

Roman vegetables included cabbage, parsnips, lettuce, asparagus, onion, garlic, marrow, lentils, beans, and beets.

Lower-class meals involved the ingredients covered in a sauce known as garum which was heavily spiced to disguise the natural flavors of the food.

Lower classes sometimes had meats but their diet mainly consisted of vegetables and bread.

Sausage, domestic fowl, game, eggs, fish, and shellfish were common; oysters were particularly popular; pork was very common; delicacies included purposely bred snails and dormice

Meat was eaten at most mealtimes

Porridge would be placed under items such as eggs or fruit preserves

Breads would be flavored with honeys and jam if they were available.

The romans relied on staple foods which grew and were eaten year round, such as grains prepared as porridge or frumentum which was used to make breads.

Higher class romans would attend parties every so often, and there would be a range of foods served at them, including snails, dormice, pastries, fruits, and roasted vegetables.

Higher class romans would attend parties where "fancier food" was available.

Higher class romans ate meats, vegetables, pastries, bread, and fruit.

Higher class romans ate one large meal each day, with smaller meals scattered throughout.