Materialities of Childbirth in the Roman Empire

Materialities of Childbirth in the Roman Empire
Dwinelle 7205
April 20, 2023
Anna Bonnell Freidin (University of Michigan)
5:00 PM -

How did Romans mitigate the risks of childbirth? This talk will explore the communities marshaled to protect birthing people and their offspring. Amulets—whether made of stone, plants, or something else—will be our primary focus, as they reveal a networked approach to uncertainty by drawing together human and nonhuman agencies.