Queer Romans on the edge(s) – talk by Dr Tatiana Ivleva
Schedule
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Abbey Church Yard, BA1 1LZ Bath, United Kingdom | Bath, EN
Discover the stories of same-sex relationships in the Roman world.We may know about Emperor Hadrian and Antinous but what other queer lives can be uncovered? Did they exist only in Rome, or is there evidence of them in the far provinces of the Empire, such as Roman Britain or in places like Hadrian’s Wall?
In this talk by Dr Tatiana Ivleva will examine Roman tombstones to explore relationships in the ancient world. Some of these monuments suggest close bonds — including same sex partnerships — showing that queer lives were part of everyday life across the Roman world.
Tickets £10
[image credit: NU Digital Heritage, Newcastle University]
Where is it happening?
Abbey Church Yard, BA1 1LZ Bath, United Kingdom, Bath, United Kingdom
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