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Eleanor Cowan, Lecturer in Ancient History, University of Sydney

Ancient Rome didn't have specific domestic violence legislation – but the laws they had give us a window into a world of abuse

Francesco Solimena, Death of Messalina (about 1704/1712) The Getty

Readers are advised this story includes depictions of domestic violence and violence against women.


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