Did ancient Romans get drunk?

Did ancient Romans get drunk? On special days, Romans commonly celebrated their festivals by drinking heavily, much like in modern society. 8 It was a matter of course that drunkenness would be a regular and meaningful experience for many Romans. It was also, therefore, inevitable that they would write about it. 6 Fleming 2001, 83.

On special days, Romans commonly celebrated their festivals by drinking heavily, much like in modern society. 8 It was a matter of course that drunkenness would be a regular and meaningful experience for many Romans. It was also, therefore, inevitable that they would write about it. 6 Fleming 2001, 83.