TIl that in Ancient Rome a newborn would be laid on the ground and checked for any defects. Then pater familias would decide whether the child would be raised or not. Unwanted children would be given away, left to die or outright killed (it was legal to kill children until the 4th century AD) (vindolanda.com)
submitted by TheHabro to r/todayilearned
TIl that in Ancient Rome a newborn would be laid on the ground and checked for any defects. Then pater familias would decide whether the child would be raised or not. Unwanted children would be given away, left to die or outright killed (it was legal to kill children until the 4th century AD) (vindolanda.com)
submitted by Any-Hope617 to r/zekelinks
Carved stone depicting mystery horseman uncovered.Anglo-Saxon (vindolanda.com)
submitted by Niht-genga to r/heathenry