These Interesting Facts Show What Daily Life Was Like in Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome teemed with crime due to the absence of a formal police force, leaving citizens and The Vigiles, a group occasionally acting as peacekeepers, to uphold order in the bustling city.

Established by Emperor Augustus in 6 AD, the Vigiles were Rome’s multifaceted emergency service. They were adept at firefighting with their buckets, hooks, and pumps and tackling crimes such as theft and vandalism, embodying an early form of policing.