How did the Romans Prove Their Identity?

Before IDs, full government records, or efficient communication, how did the ancient Romans prove their identity? Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022 If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan Chapters: 0:00 The Three False Neros 1:36 The stakes of establishing identity 3:10 Kamikoto 4:24 Birth certificates and census records 5:40 Military records 6:33 Proving identity 7:28 Petronia Iusta 8:01 Archias 8:35 Titus Flavius Longus 8:58 Civis Romanus sum