September marks our second full month devoted entirely to Roman studies, building on the momentum created in August. Each day brought a new article on slavery, law, sexuality, imperial politics or social life, creating a steady rhythm of research and publication. This hub gathers all of September’s Roman posts in one place, making it easy to follow the themes that shaped the month and to trace how our focus developed from August’s foundation into a broader exploration of Rome’s people, power structures and daily realities. It serves as a central reference point for anyone wanting a clear overview of everything published during September..
September 2026:Roman Publishing
Throughout Septembert 2026, Limentinus is publishing a new Roman article every day. This month‑long series explores the structures, identities, vulnerabilities and cultural pressures that shaped life across the Roman world.
Each article stands alone, but together they form a connected ecosystem of themes: slavery, sexuality, daily life, medicine, religion, honour culture, and the quieter social scripts that governed Roman behaviour.
This page serves as the index for the September series. It will be updated daily as new articles appear, providing a single gateway into the month’s work and a structured overview of how each topic contributes to the wider Roman landscape.
Daily Articles Published in September 2026
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1st September – Clessipus Geganius: Sex and Power in Ancient Rome
Looking at the account of Clessipus Geganius and the way that slavery impacted Roman society .
2nd September – Caligula and the Fragility of Romanitas
Caligula’s life showed the fragility of Romanitas and how Caligula was ahead of the society he was supposed to represent.
3rd September – Was Antinous a Human Sacrifice or murdered?
Antinous is a ‘marmite’ character in Roman history some see him as worthy of object of research and some see him as a symbol of Roman decadence. The question remains: Was Antinous a Human Sacrifice or murdered?
3rd September – Mercury and His Epithets
The epithets of a deity are a major of Roman religion where we see the ways in which a god was perceived. This uses Mercury and his epithets as an example.
4th September – Power, Reputation and Retaliation in Juvenal’s Satire 9
We learn a lot about Power, Reputation and Retaliation in Juvenal’s Satire 9. We learn about the limits of Roman law and how real prostitutes eperienced life
5th September – Gay Men in the Imperial Roman World
How adult male–male relationships were understood in the Imperial Roman world, separating modern ideas of “gay identity” from the status‑based sexual culture of antiquity
6th September – Nisus and Euryalus: Roman Gay Baiting
Did Virgil in The Aeneid ‘gay bait‘ the Roman readership with a Gay couple who were sentenced to death?
Closing Thoughts
September will show how quickly a focused Roman project can grow once the rhythm of daily publication settles in. The month expands the themes introduced in August and pushed deeper into the realities of slavery, sexuality, law and imperial politics. Each article adds another piece to the wider picture of Roman life, and the steady engagement across the month suggests that readers are responding to this long‑form approach. As we move into October, the aim is to keep building on this foundation, and continue shaping a clear, accessible record of Rome’s people, systems and stories.
Further Reading
- Slave Meta Hub A structured gateway into Rome’s systems of ownership, coercion and domestic brutality.
- Roman Religion: Meta Hub Explores the rituals, household cults and civic expectations that shaped Roman identity and behaviour.
- Rome: Daily Life Meta Hub A survey of ordinary routines, labour, domestic authority and the social pressures that governed everyday life.
- The Roman World A wider contextual hub covering politics, culture, geography and the shifting ideals of Romanitas across the empire.
- Hadrian and Antinous: Meta Hub
- August 2026:Roman Publishing – The published articles from August.
- The Complete Hub List – The hubs used in the Limentinus ecosystem.
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FAQ
The September series provides a structured, day‑by‑day exploration of Roman life, covering slavery, sexuality, medicine, daily routines, religion and cultural identity. Publishing daily allows readers to follow a coherent thematic arc while giving Google a clear signal of ongoing, authoritative activity.
This page acts as the central gateway for the entire September project. Each article is listed with a summary and link, allowing readers to follow the month chronologically or jump directly into the topics that interest them most. It also connects the daily pieces to the larger Roman hubs across the site.
Yes. A new entry will be added every day, creating a complete record of the month’s Roman publications. As the index grows, it strengthens internal linking, improves crawlability, and helps readers navigate the wider Roman ecosystem more easily.