One ancient writer describes Julia, Augustus’ only daughter, entertaining her lovers in public in the Roman forum. While Messalina, Claudius’ first wife, is said to have taken part in a ...

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Photos show a few of the treasures. The finds included a rare Roman coin with the face of an ancient empress, Herennia Cupressenia Etruscilla, officials said. Only a quarter of the coin remains ...

Exploring the role played by extraordinary women in creating, ruling and transforming the Roman Empire, whose influence was felt everywhere from the power struggles of court to the distant provinces.