society – Page 2 – Manchester Historian

Arguably the most important facet to consider when one is examining the social and cultural developments within the European Enlightenment is the rise of the public sphere. What gave rise to what many historians now regard as the birth of the modern middle class in Europe is debated to be the result of numerous factors. Continue Reading

The eruption of Pompeii is one of classical civilisation’s most documented events. This article uncovers the secret sexuality embedded in Roman society.

Studying the relics of Pompeii has uncovered evidence providing not only a window into the past, but also a reflection of the present.