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SPARTACUS AND A DECLINE IN SLAVERY

A Roman soldier named Spartacus became an outlaw, perhaps after having deserted. For survival he joined drifters in bandit raids, and he was caught. For punishment, Roman authorities sold him as a slave. He became a prisoner at a training school for gladiator contests in the city of Capua. And there, in 73 BCE, he and seventy-seven other prisoners ...

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Women of Ancient Rome: Biographies

Women of the Roman Empire 31 BCE to 395 CE. Information on their lives, plus biographies of some of the key women who wielded power during the Empire....

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Historical Background for Spartacus

Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who led a slave uprising against the Roman Republic in the Third Servile War, a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. The exact dates of Spartacus' life are not known, but he is believed to have been born around 111 BC and died in 71 BC. One of the most famous slave revolts in history, the Third Servil...

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Romans - Families and Children

KS2 history - Information on family, home and school life for the Romans, together with activities and a quiz....

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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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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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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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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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