Sculptural head of Fausta over a grey gradient background
#OTD AD 307 #Constantine the Great married Fausta, daughter of Maximian & sister of Maxentius. A Tetrarchic alliance, they had 6 children. Proclaimed Augusta in AD 324, #Fausta was executed in AD 326 under unclear circumstances—possibly an overheated bath—and given damnatio memoriae.
#RomanWomen
2 images of the front of the altar described
#Antonia Caenis, once enslaved, became the trusted companion (contubernalis) of #Vespasian.
A secretary in the household of Antonia Minor, she later held quiet influence at the imperial court—yet remains largely unseen in the #historical record.
#WomensHistoryMonth #RomanWomen
Statue of Cornelia Africana with her two sons
Roman fresco showing an intellectual woman
coloured bust of Agrippina the Elder
Engraving illustration of Domitila Lucilla
Roman society was patriarchal, yet women still shaped its history.
Cornelia, Hortensia, Agrippina the Elder, & Domitia Lucilla — whose son was Marcus Aurelius — show the influence Roman women could wield in politics, culture, & society.
#WomensHistoryMonth #RomanWomen #AncientRome
Collage of images: bust of Cleopatra; 19th century illustration of Boudicca, 19th century sculpture of Veleda, 19th century print of Cartimandua
Statue of Livia as Ops, Busts of Julia Donna and Agrippina the Younger, 19th century painting of Hypatia
On #InternationalWomensDay we remember remarkable women of the #Roman world: #Cleopatra, #Boudicca, #Cartimandua, the Germanic seeress #Veleda, imperial figures like #Livia, #Agrippina the Younger & #JuliaDomna, & the philosopher #Hypatia of Alexandria.
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#WomenInHistory #RomanWomen #AncientHistory
This picture features a compilation of Roman women, portrayed in both paintings and statues.
#March is #WomensHistoryMonth a month, and to celebrate, we will be sharing the fascinating stories of Roman & Iron Age women.
#trimontium #trimontiumtrust #trimontiummuseum #herstory #womenhistorymonth #internationalwomensday #romanwomen #ancientwomen #women #womeninhistory #ironagewomen
Meet Helena, mother of Roman emperor, Constantine (AD 249-325). The form of the statue is derived from a 5th C BC Greek work. The statue was once at the Vatican. Pope Pius V gifted it in 1566.
I love how popes owned items like this.
📸 mine Capitoline Museums.
#RomanWomen
#AncientRome #Archaeology
Busts and a cameo representing Agrippina the Elder
Busts and a cameo representing Agrippina the Elder
Busts and a cameo representing Agrippina the Elder
Busts and a cameo representing Agrippina the Elder
#OTD AD33 (or on the 18th) Agrippina the Elder died at 46. Daughter of Julia the Elder & Agrippa, granddaughter of Augustus. She married Germanicus & was loved by the #Romans. They had 9 children (including Caligula). After Germanicus died, she was banished, starving herself to death.
#romanwomen
2 busts of roman girls; 2 bronze statuettes of girls, one asking for money, the other holding a pet dog; gold coin showing a Vestal; statue of a Vestal
2 busts of roman girls; 2 bronze statuettes of girls, one asking for money, the other holding a pet dog; gold coin showing a Vestal; statue of a Vestal
2 busts of roman girls; 2 bronze statuettes of girls, one asking for money, the other holding a pet dog; gold coin showing a Vestal; statue of a Vestal
#InternationalDayoftheGirl
In Ancient #Rome #girls faced many limits — little access to education, early marriage, no political voice. Yet some women owned property, led estates, & held power. The #Vestal Virgins, held unique status & privileges, though bound by strict vows.
#romanwomen
Images of a Roman mosaic depicting women engaged in sports wearing a 2 piece attire resembling a bikini
Images of a Roman mosaic depicting women engaged in sports wearing a 2 piece attire resembling a bikini
For #NationalWomenHealthAndFitnessDay (last Wed of Sept) we share the famous “bikini girls” #mosaic from Sicily (4th c. AD). These weren’t swimsuits but athletic gear — the women are shown competing in sports, with the victor crowned in triumph with palm of victory and wreath!🌿✨
#Roman #RomanWomen
Collage of images of Roman women in sculpture, painting and coinage; collage of finds from Trimontium as described in the image caption
Collage of images of Roman women in sculpture, painting and coinage; collage of finds from Trimontium as described in the image caption
“On Women’s Equality Day, we remember the presence, influence, & impact of women across the ages—from Roman empresses & philosophers to the everyday women whose stories are often overlooked, yet uncovered through archaeology. ✨
#WomensEqualityDay #WomenInHistory #RomanWomen #WomenEqualityDay
Two photos, a year apart:
🗿 Her statue in Naples (Mar 2024)
🏛️ Her tomb at Pompeii (Mar 2025)
Eumachia—wealthy priestess, entrepreneur, and forum benefactor. A rare female figure in Roman public life.
#Pompeii #RomanWomen #YourHistoryGuide
🏛️ This month we’re reading A Rome of One’s Own (A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women) by Emma Southon. So far I’m happy to go out on a limb: this book is a delight! A smart, funny read.
⚾ To kick off, let me lob you a soft ball question.
#bookclub #ancientrome #romanhistory #romanwomen
Bust, coin and illustration showing Domitia Lucilla
Bust, coin and illustration showing Domitia Lucilla
Bust, coin and illustration showing Domitia Lucilla
Bust, coin and illustration showing Domitia Lucilla
Domitia Lucilla was the #mother of #MarcusAurelius. From her mother she inherited a great fortune & a tile & brick factory that provided bricks for iconic #Roman monuments such as the Colosseum. Widowed when Marcus was 3, It is likely that she influenced his interest in #stoicism.
#romanwomen
Happy birthday Livia!
Thought her birthday would make a good first post☺️
She’s a fascinating woman, although I’m not always sure I like her personally, she knew how to get what she wanted
#onthisdayinhistory #otd #romanhistory #romanwomen
