Who were the Vestal Virgins, and what was their job? - Peta Greenfield > Ted talk

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Travel back to Ancient Rome to find out what life was like for the Vestal Virgins, the priestesses who kept vigil over the flame of Vesta.<br />
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In ancient Rome, Vestal Virgins were tasked with keeping vigil over the flame of Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth. The flame represented two things: the continuation of Rome as a power in the world and the continuing virginity of Vesta’s priestesses. But what was life really like for these Vestal Virgins? Peta Greenfield goes back in time to find out. <br />
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Lesson by Peta Greenfield, animation by Kozmonot Animation Studio.<br />
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