This book makes a major contribution to understanding the history of the Roman imperial court ... The second volume is a collection of the ancient sources that are central to studying that court. The ...
An altar dedicated to the cult of Pan was likely converted to a banquet area by Herodian ruler Agrippa II, aligning with the ...
In ancient Rome, children occupied a distinct position within society and the family. A combination of Roman law, cultural practices, and familial authority governed them. Over time, particularly ...
Female members of the imperial family ... sexual excesses. One ancient writer describes Julia, Augustus’ only daughter, entertaining her lovers in public in the Roman forum.
A rare dye made from snails for the robes of the Roman elite almost 2,000 years ... been used to dye the clothes of figures in the imperial court and the "highest echelons" of society.
The excavation of a Roman bathhouse at Carlisle Cricket Club ... but this is the very top of the pile. "This is the imperial court stamping the tile. There have been a handful found in Carlisle ...
The second volume is a collection of the ancient sources that are central to studying ... of essays and source material to students endeavoring to study the Roman imperial court. While some essays are ...