Agripinna the Elder, 14 BC - 33 AD
Detailed biography of Agrippina (the Elder), granddaughter of Augustus and wife of Germanicus.
Clodia, 95-44 BC
Biography of Clodia, notorious sister of Publius Clodius and "Lesbia" of the poet Catullus.
Livia Drusilla, Augusta: 58 BC - 29 AD
Detailed biography of Augustus Caesar's legendary wife, Livia.
Feminae Romanae: The Women of Ancient Rome
A comprehensive history of women in ancient Rome from the Graeco-Etruscan period to the fall of the Empire. Sections cover multiple periods, graphics and biographies of famous Roman women.
Republican and Imperial Roman Women in Politics
Short summary of the roles of women in Roman political history.
Roman Women: Following the Clues (BBC)
Women - were they any different in Roman times from how they are today? Sort truth from fiction to decide if things have changed since women were first depicted as loving or resentful wives, daughters, servants and workers.
Women of Rome
In-depth essay concerning the life of a typical young Roman woman, 1st century BC.
Woman of Rome: Private Life and Public Personae
Detailed site on aspects of the lives of Roman women both publicly and privately.
The Roman Makeover
Recreating Roman feminine makeup, hairstyles, ornamentation.
Women in Roman Philosophy
Essay excerpting ancient sources and their intepretation of women by Roman philosophers.
Ancient Roman Women: A Look at their Lives
Overview page with footnote sources regarding the position of Roman women in the ancient world.
Romanae Antiquae
Information on the role of women in many aspects of ancient Rome, such as law, religion, medicine and family.
Lady Livia's Alcove
Multi-subject site on Ancient Rome with focus on women's biographies, history, lifestyles("Romanae Antiquae") and art and celebration of women's history ("Symposia"). Includes recreation and description of an ancient Roman villa.
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