Historian re-evaluates reputation of Roman Empress Messalina

A new book by British historian Honor Cargill-Martin challenges the traditional portrayal of Messalina, wife of Roman Emperor Claudius, as a nymphomaniac, questioning the historical clichés surrounding her.

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Wie wüst war die „kaiserliche Hure“ Messalina wirklich? [premium]

Als Inbegriff der Nymphomanin und leichtsinniges Opfer ihrer Leidenschaft ging die Frau des römischen Kaisers Claudius ins kollektive Gedächtnis ein. Die junge britische Historikerin Honor Cargill-Martin hinterfragt die Klischees – in der ersten Messalina-Biografie.

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