Uncover how Roman noblewomen in the 4th century AD shaped politics, family, and culture from behind the villa walls.
The Power Behind the Curtains: Elite Roman Women in Late Antiquity
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Roman Nobility
The Crescentii Family: Power and Intrigue in 10th-Century Rome
In the 10th century, the Crescentii family dominated Rome, controlling the papacy and shaping the city’s medieval politics through strategic alliances and intrigue.
Rome in the 14th Century: The Abandonment During the Avignon Papacy
During the Avignon Papacy (1309–1377), Rome fell into decline as the popes ruled from France, leaving the Eternal City in political and economic turmoil.
