How did Romans measure, control, and experience time? In this episode, Time in Ancient Rome, we explore how hours, days, months, and years shaped Roman life—from sunrise-based timekeeping and water clocks to calendars, festivals, and political power. Discover how time ruled the streets, the courts, the army, religion, and even social status, long before mechanical clocks existed. Learn how Romans divided the day, why hours changed length with the seasons, how calendars were used to organize work