Ancient Roman farm women made wine, oil and profits. Historians dismissed them as 'housekeepers'

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Female farm managers are hidden in plain sight in ancient Roman texts, mentioned in laws, literature and grave inscriptions across five centuries. Modern historians have generally assumed they were housekeepers, in charge of domestic tasks and household meals, and segregated from

Female farm managers are hidden in plain sight in ancient Roman texts, mentioned in laws, literature and grave inscriptions across five centuries. Modern historians have generally assumed they were housekeepers, in charge of domestic tasks and household meals, and segregated from This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking inventors. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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