The Roman Senate was one of the most enduring institutions in the ancient world. It was established at the dawn of Rome, and it survived the fall of the Roman Monarchy, the fall of the Roman Republic, the division of the empire, and the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476.

It achieved its ascent to power during the Republic and it was finally weakened at the beginning of the Middle Ages. In this article, we will explore a fascinating day in the life of a Roman senator from the time of the Roman Republic.