Empress Messalina, married to Claudius, wielded significant power in Rome but faced a scandalous downfall after her secret marriage to Gaius Silius in AD 48.
Understanding Roman culture through art and literature reveals a civilization that was not only powerful in its time but also remarkably complex in its expressions of identity, politics, and mythology. Did you know that some of the most iconic sculptures and literary masterpieces from Ancient Rome continue to influence modern art and storytelling?
