EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 8 MIN
A window into teenage existence in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence
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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterWelcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age festivals, and communal baths. Take a look at this exquisitely detailed lesson on life of a typical Roman teenager two thousand years ago.Lesson by Ray Laurence, animation by Cognitive Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterWelcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age festivals, and communal baths. Take a look at this exquisitely detailed lesson on life of a typical Roman teenager two thousand years ago.Lesson by Ray Laurence, animation by Cognitive Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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