In ancient Rome, as throughout the ancient world, people's lives were structured around religious rituals and festivals, they prayed to the gods for guidance, and it was believed the gods even interceded on their behalf. 

Theme: Religion in ancient Rome

• Gwynaeth McIntyre, 'Worshipping the imperial family - When religion meets politics'.
• Stuart McKie, 'Curse tablets in the Roman world - Hidden secrets of ancient magic'.
• Amber Gartrell, 'Roman worship of Castor & Pollux - The best of brothers'.
• Laurie Porstner, 'Watching over the family - Roman household gods'.
• Jen Baird, 'Religious life in Dura-Europos - One town, many faiths'.

Features:

• Jeremy McInerney, 'Centaurs - Wildness and the Greek imagination'.
• Stephen Hodkinson, 'Classical Sparta - A militaristic society?'.
• Sem van Atteveld, 'The snail craze - Producing Tyrian purple'.
• Stephen Roberts, 'Hengistbury Head - A vibrant Iron Age settlement'.
• Philip Matyszak, 'Widowhood in ancient Rome - Wealth, love, and politics'.
• Ulla Rajala, 'Peopling the past - Experiencing the Jewry Wall Museum'.