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The Roman heating system was called a hypocaust. How did Romans heat their homes?Rich Romans liked to be warm and cosy. They had central heating at home, in villas and in public baths. The heating system was kept going by slaves, who kept a fire blazing in a furnace to heat warm air. The warm air moved around the building through spaces under the floors and between the walls.
One Roman recipe called for the dormice to be dipped in honey and rolled in poppy seeds. What did they drink? The main drink of the Romans was wine. It was often watered down for daily consumption. Interesting Facts About Ancient Roman Food and Drink. The government of Rome provided free or cheap grain for the poor called a grain dole.