by Dr Liz Gloyn Eumachia, daughter of Lucius and mother of Marcus, citizen of Pompeii, helps us understand a particular kind of charity at work in the Roman world. Euergetism, which means the giving of public gifts to a community or settlement, was an exceptionally common form of philanthropy in the Roman period. Rich citizens … Continue reading Charity Begins At Home: Eumachia And Pompeii
Charity Begins At Home: Eumachia And Pompeii
