WOMEN AND MATERIAL CULTURE IN POMPEII - Brenda Longfellow, The Lives and Deaths of Women in Ancient Pompeii. Pp. xvi + 312, ills, maps, colour pls. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2025. Cased, US55. ISBN: 978-1-4773-3123-1.

Key Points

• The research explores the intersection of women's lives and material culture in ancient Pompeii, examining their roles and statuses.
• Analyzed archaeological artifacts and evidence related to women in Pompeii.
• Studied social dynamics and gender roles in the context of material culture.
• Utilized historical texts to complement archaeological findings.
• Documented the significance of domestic and public artifacts in understanding women's roles.
• Highlighted how material culture reflects social hierarchy and identity among women in Pompeii.