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
Medea: Oh what an evil to men is passionate love! Creon: That would depend on the luck that goes along with it. Euripides, Medea, 330-331 Introduction The House of Jason, officially IX.5.18, admittedly does not look like much to the modern visitor of Pompeii. Its walls are bare and crumbling. Only traces of plaster and … More The Oecus of ‘Bad’ Women in the House of Jason at Pompeii
Overview: Frescoes that have been frozen in time through volcanic ash help tell the stories of women in Pompeii. Prior to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii was a thriving city by the bay of Naples that served both the community and visitors. In Pompeii, prostitution was common among lower class women and their trade … More Women in Pompeii and Their Dominance Through Frescoes
Women in Antiquity 