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class="entry-content"> <p><br/> <a href="http://primaryfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/theromans.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-893" src="http://primaryfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/theromans.jpg" alt="The Romans" width="635" height="130" srcset="https://primaryfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/theromans.jpg 635w, https://primaryfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/theromans-300x61.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px"/></a></p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-129" data-inserter-version="2"></span><span data-ez-ph-id="129"></span> <p>Welcome to section of Primary Facts devoted to the Romans.</p> <p>Use the links below to find the facts and information you’re looking for.</p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-901" data-method="placement-service"></span><span data-ez-ph-id="901"></span><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-137" data-inserter-version="2"></span><span data-ez-ph-id="137"></span> <ul> <li><a 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of Roman Gladiators" href="http://primaryfacts.com/89/different-types-of-roman-gladiators/">Types of Roman Gladiators</a></li> <li><a title="Roman Gods and Goddesses: Facts and Information" href="http://primaryfacts.com/5765/roman-gods-and-goddesses-facts-and-information/">Roman Gods and Goddesses</a></li> <li><a title="Facts About Roman Roads" href="http://primaryfacts.com/897/facts-about-roman-roads/">Roman Roads</a></li> <li><a title="Roman Mosaics: Facts and Information" href="http://primaryfacts.com/3577/roman-mosaics-facts-and-information/">Roman Mosaics</a></li> <li><a title="Roman Agriculture: Facts About Roman Farms" href="http://primaryfacts.com/3586/roman-agriculture-facts-about-roman-farms/">Roman Farms and Agriculture</a></li> <li><a title="Roman Food Facts: What Did the Romans Eat?" href="http://primaryfacts.com/1135/roman-food-facts-what-did-the-romans-eat/">Roman Food and Drink</a></li> <li><a title="Roman Buildings: Facts and Information" 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