A spectacular set of Roman ... the social structure and artistic production processes of the period,” the directorate said.

Around 186 BCE, a former slave turned courtesan named Hispala Faecenia fell in love with a young upper-middle class Roman ... of including women in the history of the ancient world.

Defined by the men in their lives, women in ancient Rome were valued mainly as wives ... a woman enjoyed depended largely on her wealth and social status. A few women ran their own businesses ...

A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and weavers to entrepreneurs and influential tavern owners ...

In the shadow of Vesuvius, Pompeii has long offered an unparalleled window into ancient Roman life ... that served as a lively social hub. This structure, run by a woman named Asellina, still ...

Female family ties were at the heart of social networks ... before the Roman invasion in 43 A.D. Valuable items have been found buried with Celtic women, and Roman writers, including Julius ...

The space enabled spectators to enter and exit the structure efficiently. Most people picture ancient ... including trying to slow the flames and providing relief to those impacted. Myth #5: Roman ...

“Being a Woman in Ancient Pompeii,” a new exhibition at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, centers women of all ages and social classes ... the fringes of Roman society, including the city ...

(Bournemouth University via AP) Female family ties were at the heart of social networks ... lived in England before the Roman invasion in 43 A.D. Valuable items have been found buried with Celtic ...