Discover the untold stories of seven powerful Roman women whose political genius and social influence often surpassed the emperors themselves, reshaping history from behind the throne.
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.
Seneca, a prominent Roman philosopher and counselor to Emperor Nero, is renowned for his influential work, Letters to Lucilius. Written between 63 AD and 65 AD, these 124 letters were addressed to his friend Lucilius, the procurator of Sicily. They offer practical guidance on leading a Stoic life, focusing on inner strength and acceptance of life's circumstances.
In ancient Rome, aristocratic women occupied a unique position within society. These women were integral to the social and political fabric, yet their roles were largely informal and often unacknowledged in official records. Despite this, their influence was profound and far-reaching.
