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Ancient Roman theatre was a powerful weapon of empire, so why were actors' lives so tragic?

They performed before thousands and could become celebrities, yet actors in ancient Rome were stripped of their civic rights.
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Gladiator Fact Check: Did Women Really Fight In The Roman Colosseum?

In the trailer for Gladiator II, there is a hint that female fighters may be entering the Colosseum, leading many to wonder if female gladiators actually existed in Ancient Rome. Gladiator II is the ...
Greek Reporter

Roman-Era Tomb of Ultra-Rich Woman Who Gave Everything to Her City Unearthed in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered an ancient tomb, revealing how Rome’s richest woman donated her fortune to rebuild ...
Reuters

Restored Rome catacomb frescoes add to debate on women priests

ROME (Reuters) - Proponents of a female priesthood say frescoes in the newly restored Catacombs of Priscilla prove there were women priests in early Christianity. The Vatican says such assertions are ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Jewish men (and women) think about the Roman Empire all the time. We can’t avoid it.

A rabbi responds to a new TikTok meme, noting how Jewish tradition was shaped by its encounter with the Romans. (JTA) — How often do men think about the Roman Empire? It’s a question that’s been hard ...
The New York Times

Are Men Obsessed With the Roman Empire? Yes, Say Men.

Women are asking the men in their lives how often they think about ancient Rome. Their responses, posted online, can be startling in their frequency. By Callie Holtermann and Frank Rojas The Roman ...