The Development of Culpa Under the Lex Aquilia
The enduring legacy of the Roman legal system in current models of law is a testament to the importance of an institution worthy of much consideration. The Lex Aquilia is one such gift. The Lex Aquilia, likely passed by the tribune Aquilius around the year 287 BCE.
Philosophies of Imprisonment in Late Antiquity
In order to understand how the conceptual perception of prisons changed with different social groups, one must first understand what prisons were meant to be and what they actually were. Prison structure was governed on logic, with different types of prisons to separate the accused from the condemned. From the structure, scholars can understand the purpose of the prison, and current scholarly debate revolves around the intention of the law-makers.
Popular and Imperial Response to Earthquakes in the Roman Empire
This thesis will survey ancient responses to earthquakes and examine the reasons for imperial relief.