What did an upper class Roman learn in school

Try Speakly free for 7 days, and get a 60 discount if you join the annual subscription: Only a small minority of Greek and Roman children received even an elementary education. The few who did found themselves in a strange world of pedantry and poetry. Check out my new channels Scenic Routes to the Past and Toldinstone Footnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans. If you re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction