Tag: Human sexuality

Valeria Messalina, wife of Emperor Claudius, was known for her alleged promiscuity and political machinations. Executed in 48 AD for marrying another man, her controversial legacy persists.

Explore animal symbolism in Roman art and religion, from eagles to wolves, and their roles in myths, rituals, and imperial power.

Discover what everyday Romans expressed through graffiti in Pompeii, revealing their social lives, humor, and culture.

Discover how Roman women wielded surprising economic and political power behind the scenes, from owning vast estates to influencing imperial policy—rewriting the narrative you thought you knew about women in antiquity.

Discover the surprising truth about sexuality in ancient Rome that history books sanitize—from power dynamics trumping gender to sexual customs that challenge everything we thought we knew about this influential civilization.

Explore the eccentric reigns of lesser-known Roman emperors Elagabalus and Commodus, uncovering their unique impacts on history.

Explore the complexities of Roman slavery, its roles, rights, and impacts on society, highlighting resistance and economic significance.