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Why Romans Feared Doorways, Beans… and Whistling

Did you know that an owl is bad luck? Or that pointing to your friend’s arm while describing how your brother broke his arm as a child would invite either one of you to break your arm in the exact same way? Although we now think of the Roman Empire as one of the peak examples of civilisation, law and order, and advanced sophistication, that is not necessarily an accurate representation. With the empire stretching across centuries and continents, it’s impossible to say that everyone, everywhere, was a perfect Roman citizen who was committed to the highest ideals. In fact, as in many cultures around the world, the Roman Empire was home to a disparate group of peoples and cultures all mashed together into one big cauldron – each with their own beliefs, concerns, and superstitions. Let’s take a look at some of the weirdest Roman superstitions. 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Doorways are scary 04:18 They say when you marry in May 05:34 Throwing Beans 06:28 Bird Brained 08:35 Its just the done thing 09:05 Salve! 10:00 Going on a trip? Time for a nice sit down 10:46 Whistling? Not in my house! 11:25 When is century not a century? 11:51 Phallus Charms Everywhere Thank you for watching. DISCLAIMER: All materials in these videos are used for entertainment purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have an issue with the use of said material, please email us at [email protected] Copyright © 753 BC to 1453 AD. Top5s. All rights reserved.