This book ties together military, medical, and architectural history. How do you think these interwoven aspects of Roman society shaped its success as an empire?
What impact do you think the construction of the Castra Praetoria had on Rome’s military and political stability? How might its centralised location have served the interests of the Imperial authority?
Roman surgical kits were nearly identical to modern ones. What does this reveal about the ingenuity of Roman medical practices, and how do you think these techniques influenced later advancements in medicine?
Women physicians were honoured as equals to their male counterparts in ancient Rome. How do you think societal attitudes towards women in medicine have changed over time, and what can we learn from Roman society in this regard?