Ancient Rome’s toilets, sewers, and bathhouses may have been innovative, but they didn’t do much to improve public health. Though the ancient Romans may be more well-known for things like military prowess and leafy hats, they have also been lauded for being awesome at toilets.The book 100 Ideas That Changed the World cites the flush…
The Jews’ Great Revolt against Rome in 66 C.E. led to one of the greatest catastrophes in Jewish life and, in retrospect, might well have been a terrible mistake. No one could argue with the Jews for wanting to throw off Roman rule. Since the Romans had first occupied Israel in 63 B.C.E., their rule…
Roman medicine was greatly influenced by earlier Greek medical practice and literature but would also make its own unique contribution to the history of medicine through the work of such famous experts as Galen and Celsus. Whilst there were professional doctors attached to the Roman army, for the rest of the population medicine remained…
Welcome back to Rome Across Europe! Yesterday we took a look at Pars I of our look into Roman Marriage, which can be seen here. As we mentioned, most young women didn’t have a say in to whom or when they were to be married. As the young ladies grew up they became the matronae……
Source: The Roman Funeral (Article) – Ancient History Encyclopedia
CBMH 32.1_Stivala Mar 25 2015 14:06:40 Page 143Dr. Joan Stivala, Classics and Ancient History, Australian National UniversityCBMH/BCHM / Volume 32:1 2015 / p. 143–160Malaria and Miscarriage in Ancient Rome1JOAN STIVALAAbstract. Many Roman authors have claimed that induced abortions were frequent among aristocratic women in their society. They assumed that abortion was a simple procedure, easy…
What was pregnancy like in ancient Rome? Early gynecologist Soranus had some interesting ideas about pregnancy problems and health solutions. Source: Pregnancy in Ancient Rome – Pregnant and Roman?
A new book details obscenity’s amazingly intricate history — and how it influences us today. Source: Futuo! How the Romans Swore
Beginning as a despised, illicit religious sect, Christianity endured 300 years of hostility to emerge as the dominant force in the Roman Empire. Source: Persecution in the Early Church: Did You Know? | Christian History
Source: Women in Ancient Rome: Mothers and Children
