Opportunities and stigma in Roman society: what can we tell from different types of sources?
A catalogue of the Latin inscriptions held in the Ashmolean. You can use the search function, or browse by topic to explore the collection.
Dr. Jerry Toner gives a clear and accessible explanation of the Roman social structure including the roles of trade, commerce, and celebrity.
Resources relating to the closing stage of Book IV and the story of Paris, Domitia, and the Emperor's freedman-turned-secretary, Epaphroditus.
Detailed information and pictures of this villa which belonged to wealthy Freedmen brothers.
Detailed information and pictures of villa which belonged to wealthy Freedmen brothers.
Dr Valerie Hope explains Rome's social structure, and how status was attained and displayed.
100 objects from museums across the UK with resources, information and teaching ideas.
Five minute video exploring the nature and expression of unequal social relations in ancient Rome, in particular, that between a young client and his patron.