JenniferDec 9, 20222 minHow did we lose the Lupercal? And did anyone look behind the couch? One of the most fascinating things to me about any ancient city like Rome is that things are lost over time, and then sometimes even...
JenniferNov 25, 20222 minThe Gods of ChildbirthChildbirth in ancient Rome is a hazardous undertaking. To safeguard the delivery of a baby, there are at least thirty different gods you...
JenniferNov 11, 20222 minCatallus 16 - The Latin they don't teach you in school (NSFW)There is a common misconception that the Ancient Romans patricians were a moralistic, dull bunch of blokes who spent their lives orating...
JenniferOct 29, 20222 minObscure Roman gods, and Happy Halloween! I love ancient polytheism. A god for every occasion. If I ever start a cult based on the ancient Roman model, I will have T-shirts made...
JenniferOct 14, 20222 minWhat's in a name? Roman names, generally speaking, can be divided into three categories—the praenomen (personal name), the nomen (family name), and the...
JenniferSep 28, 20222 minAncient Rome is Ruder than you thinkA million years ago I had a blogspot blog, which was terrible. But to kick off this new one, which (fingers crossed) will be much, much...