Seven Great Books About Roman Imperial Women

If you’ve been reading the news at all lately, you’re probably under the impression that men are really fascinated by ancient Rome. What began as a funny little meme on social media telling women that the men in their lives thought about Rome a lot soon became a thing, as outlets from The New York Times to The Washington Post and even Wired started writing about just how ubiquitous male fascination with the Romans really is. I guess I’m not particularly surprised that men get to suck up the oxygen in the room, the truth is that there are many, many women who are just as fascinated with antiquity as their male counerparts. What’s more, there are also a number of great books out there that do an excellent job of centering women in their narratives, particularly those who occupied the upper echelons of the social hierarchy. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some recent books that focus on the women of ancient Rome, particularly those who were part of the imperial structure. <a href="https://medium.com/cliophilia/seven-great-books-about-roman-imperial-women-be502e83ffa6">Read More</a>