Fascinating glimpses into the daily lives of people who lived in the ancient Roman Empire can be seen in the existing personal letters written by Pliny the Younger (c. 61/62-113) to his Roman friends and acquaintances. His letters cover a little bit of everything: daily happenings in government, Imperial politics, trials and court cases, estate … Continue reading Pliny The Younger’s Advice To An Ancient Roman Writer Struggling With A Tough Subject