Domestic scenes of women in ancient Greek pottery have long been overlooked by classical scholarship. This page focuses on the roles women played in the inspiration, creation, purchase, and use of pottery, as well as what these factors can tell us about women in antiquity. … More The Iconography of Women on Attic Pottery
A look into the use of cosmetics by women in the Greco-Roman world. Uncovering which cosmetic products were used and why, to help us understand how makeup fit into the everyday lives of women. … More Cosmetics in the Greco-Roman World
This article features information about Athenian women during 5th century BCE Athens. It explores the importance of mothers and childbearing in ancient Greek society. Sparta society is mentioned throughout the article when in comparison to Athens. This provides the knowledge to better understand the similarities and differences in relation to women in ancient Greek society. … More Motherhood in Ancient Greece
Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine, offers an analysis of the story of Agnodice, the legendary inventor of women’s healthcare, in attempts to understand women practicing medicine in the ancient world and beyond. … More Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine
An exploration of Lysistrata and modern theatre and the effects and possibilities for the ancient text in a modern world. … More Lysistrata: Classic and Modernized Theatre
Ever heard of the Amazons and wonder who they are? Where they come from? Where they are now? This digital essay attempts to answer these questions and more, following information from pre-historical sources to today. … More The (Not-So) Ancient Amazons
Women in Antiquity 