May 27th and 29th, 2019

May 27th, 2019 – Guest Speaker Antonelli / Women in Rome

• Roma Women and Marriage ~ Women were used as a chess piece in Roman politics and society to marry whatever fit their family’s agenda, in a patriarchal society. 
• Roman Women and Politics/ Society ~ Women were only able to participate in society and politics under the role of men in government and in the household
• Roman Women and Critical Issues ~ Women had little freedoms to challenge politics, have a voice, and be treated equally

May 29th, 2019 – Piazzale Ugo La Malfa, One of the 7 hills of Rome 

• Church~ The Basilica of Saint Sabina is a historic church on the Aventine Hill.
• Mouth of Truth ~ Legend that if you tell a lie and insert your hand, your hand will be cut off 
• 7 hills of Rome~ The Piazzale Ugo La Malfa is one of the three important hills in ancient times.