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Coverings and Comforts of the Dwellings of Rome

And it came to pass in the days of the Caesars, that the children of Rome built for themselves houses of stone and brick, and adorned them with marble and mosaic. The rich made their dwelling places upon the hills, in villas wide and pleasant, and the poor dwelt in the midst of the city, in tall insulae, stacked as the cages of birds. The sun did r...

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Casino and Gambling in Ancient Rome: Games of Chance and the Roman Spirit

When we think of casinos today, images of slot machines and poker tables in glittering halls come to mind. But gambling — the thrill of risk, the hope of reward — is far from modern. In Ancient Rome, gambling was woven into daily life, from the streets of the Forum to the barracks of Roman legions. Although there were laws against it, that didn’t s...

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Ancient History - Nefer Seba

A list of online resources on Classical Studies, Latin language, and archaeology (Latin dictionaries, phrases and mottoes, Classical and archaeological organizations, excavation sites, encyclopedias on the topic, etc.)...

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The First Ladies of Rome

LordBest's Gallery of Roman Emperors and Empresses. Version 2.0 The Empresses Rome was host to many powerful women in its time, many of the female relations of the reigning Emperor exercised considerable power, others were mere pawns in political games. All of them, however, were the fashion setters of their time, influencing hairstyles and f...

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Marriage in Ancient Rome

In ancient Rome, marriage was considered a fundamental institution in society, with deep-rooted traditions and customs. The concept of marriage held high importance not only for the individuals involved but for the community as well. Marriage in ancient Rome was more than just a union between two individuals; it was a contract that solidified soci...

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Roman Family Law and Traditions

Roman Law One of the greatest legacies of Rome is their legal system. The development of Roman law began with the Twelve Tables in the mid-fifth century B.C. During a period of over 1000 years, the Roman jurists created a rich literature about all aspects of law: property, marriage, guardianship and family, contracts, theft, and inheritance. Roman ...

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Women on Roman Coins

Part 1: Octavia to Crispina Part 2: Manlia Scantilla to Galeria Valeria Part 3: Helena to Aelia Verina...

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Roman Pregnancy and Childbirth

Fertility,Pregnancy and Childbirth on the Coinage of Ancient Rome...

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Women In Medicine

The shift from female control to male involvement came about largely because men were suspicious of women's reproductive autonomy. Female patients described in the Hippocratic treatises, and for that matter, in Greek literature in general, were often suspect by men. A wife's potential to sabotage her husband's lineage was a great source of anxiety ...

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Midwifes and Maternity Care in the Roman World

Midwifery and maternity care in the Roman world held significant importance and played a crucial role in the health and well-being of women during pregnancy and childbirth. Midwives, known as obstetrices, were highly respected and skilled individuals who provided care to pregnant women. They were knowledgeable in traditional remedies, techniques f...

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