Explores single men and women in the Roman world, their ways of life and their reasons for remaining unmarried.

"Life, Death, and Entertainment in the Roman Empire gives those who have a general interest in Roman antiquity a starting point informed by the latest developme

Goodman presents a lucid and balanced picture of the Roman world examining the Roman empire from a variety of perspectives; cultural, political, civic, social a

Work and labour are fundamental to an understanding of Roman society. In a world where reliable information was scarce and economic insecurity loomed large, soc

This book explores the role of material culture in the formation of corporeal aesthetics and beauty ideals in different past societies and thus contributes to t