Time Traveler Portfolio On the 10th of October, I took a three day journey to see what Ancient Rome was like in the mid-3rd century. When I got there Rome fell into the first Punic War. I watched as Rome advanced forcefully into Hieron’s conquered land and sought for peace and an alliance between them. Later the Romans built the first massive fleet of warships. At Mylaee, Gaius crushed Carthaginian’s squadron with their new maneuverable ships. I observed them using the grappling strategy where ships throw ropes onto enemy ships and board them to take over. Unfortunately Gaius was not able to loosen Carthaginian’s grip on Sicily. Eventually Rome sent a fleet of 200 warships to reinforce the Lilybaeum blockade. Carthaginian’s attempt to resist was at a disadvantage and was defeated. Because Rome won that battle, it gave Rome control of the sea and secured the fate of the Punic strongholds in Sicily.
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Some women from rich or powerful families could influence private negotiations. Women eventually were allowed to own land and show up in court. I soon figured out that Roman law didn’t allow domestic abuse. When men left their homes women assumed control of it and maintained their assets if they had any. On the contrary men were allowed to vote and hold office. Men often joined the Roman army and sometimes it was mandatory to. While I was on my journey I had not observed any important discoveries or inventions. While I was there I realized that Rome’s government was a republic. Many rich people ate beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and fish as well as wine and olive oil. Others that were not wealthy ate Barley, olive oil and wine. Because of Rome’s war success it faired off the land and sea. Rome was very rich for a certain time and I watched as they finished great buildings of architecture. On their buildings there were symbols I couldn’t understand but looked to be some form of written
Some women from rich or powerful families could influence private negotiations. Women eventually were allowed to own land and show up in court. I soon figured out that Roman law didn’t allow domestic abuse. When men left their homes women assumed control of it and maintained their assets if they had any. On the contrary men were allowed to vote and hold office. Men often joined the Roman army and sometimes it was mandatory to. While I was on my journey I had not observed any important discoveries or inventions. While I was there I realized that Rome’s government was a republic. Many rich people ate beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and fish as well as wine and olive oil. Others that were not wealthy ate Barley, olive oil and wine. Because of Rome’s war success it faired off the land and sea. Rome was very rich for a certain time and I watched as they finished great buildings of architecture. On their buildings there were symbols I couldn’t understand but looked to be some form of written