Defined by the men in their lives, women in ancient Rome were valued mainly as wives and mothers. Although some were allowed more freedom than others, there was always a limit, even for the ...

To register your interest please contact collegesales@cambridge.org providing details of the course you are teaching. This book examines the daily lives of Roman women by focusing on the mundane and ...

The social structure of ancient Rome was based on heredity, property, wealth, citizenship and freedom. It was also based around men: women were defined ... to wear a purple toga, while senators ...

Exploring the role played by extraordinary women in creating, ruling and transforming the Roman Empire, whose influence was felt everywhere from the power struggles of court to the distant provinces.

The highlight of the evening will be a toga party, a themed event inspired by ancient Roman attire. A toga party is a costume party where attendees dress in togas, garments that resemble ancient ...

The Roman Empire had many slaves, as well as citizens who were free men and women. They were often treated ... The Tarpeian Rock was a steep cliff in ancient Rome. It was commonly used during ...

To find the grandeur that was ancient Rome, travelers don’t have to visit the Italian capital. Instead, they can opt for an alternative in a country not usually associated with togas and ...

The tradition of wearing black clothing or jewelry as a symbol of mourning dates back to the Roman era, when dark woolen ...

They explained that women were prohibited in ancient Rome from drinking wine, which was considered “a man’s drink”. The urn’s ash content reflected the Roman society’s gender divisions ...

An ancient Roman kiln to go on display in north London for the first time following extensive restoration work. The kiln, first unearthed by archaeologists in 1968, is said to be the most complete ...