Ancient History

How Marriages Affected Women in Ancient Rome

January 19, 2021

Marriages in ancient Rome were often a contract between two families aiming for political or societal gains. However, marriages, arranged or love, hardly improved the way society viewed women in ancient Rome. […]

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Ancient History

Women in Ancient Roman Society

January 19, 2021

During ancient times, the society viewed women quite poorly. This was especially true for Roman women, who had to face several biases from their male counterparts. […]

Marble statue of a Roman woman
Ancient History

The Other Side of History: The Ideal Roman Woman

January 19, 2021

Very little is known about women who lived in ancient Rome. A respectable woman was expected to keep a low profile and stay away from the general public. Virtues such as modesty and were crucial for a woman. […]

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Ancient History

Being a Soldier in the Roman Army

December 31, 2020

Roman soldiers helped their generals win crucial battles. Citizens, non-citizens and free subjects who were allied to Rome made up the formidable Roman army. […]