Despite these differences, almost all citizens carefully observed the same rituals at dinner time – the rituals that made them Roman. The ancient Rome ... wealth of the family and, for some ...

Female members of the imperial family ... sexual excesses. One ancient writer describes Julia, Augustus’ only daughter, entertaining her lovers in public in the Roman forum.

Rome is a surprisingly family-friendly city - here's what to do on a budget - Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city ...