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.
Discover how forgotten female scientists of ancient Rome shaped modern medicine, architecture, and agriculture. Their revolutionary work continues to influence your daily life in surprising ways.
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.
The Twelve Tables, crafted between 451-450 BC in ancient Rome, mark a pivotal moment in legal history as the first codified laws, promoting transparency and equality while laying the foundation for modern legal systems globally.