Lots of great stuff here, Laura. I am eager to check out all the links. Have you read any of the historical novels by Kate Quinn? She has a whole series on Rome: Mistress of Rome (2010) Daughters of Rome (2011)Empress of the Seven Hills / Empress of Rome (2012)The Three Fates (2015) Lady of the Eternal City (2015)

Thanks for sharing facts about the diversity of the Roman Empire. I agree that what we mostly see in reference to Ancient Rome are those white, marble busts.