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The article focuses on migratory flows within the free population of Roman Italy from the early Republic to the early Principate. The transfer of slaves to Italy was a function of Roman imperialism via military operations or the accumulation of capital at the imperial core and the expansion of markets across regions under Roman influence. The build-up of the slave population was investigated. The volume of slave trade probably exceeded the overall incidence of voluntary migration.

The article discusses the social history of Imperial Italy. Funerary inscriptions reflect the social make-up of important sections of Roman population, like those who can afford epigraphic commemoration. The age patterns indicated by the epitaphs are quite unrealistic. In the imperial port of Ostia, a sample of funerary inscriptions suggests a very similar situation with freedmen making up no less than 75 percent of the individuals in the material, and the 25 percent consisting of their immediate relatives and descendants. These findings caused considerable debate in the first half of the twentieth century.

Assesses events connected with the Romanization of the Etruscan metropolis of Volaterrae in the light of recent archaeological findings in present day Italy. Process of Romanization; Territory of Volaterrae; Economic and social correlates of villas in Volaterrae; Political, social and cultural conditions.

Critiques the work of Roman poet, Horace, focusing on how his work connected with the realities of life in Rome, Italy in the years Before Christ (B.C.). Method used by Horace in constructing his poems; Reference made to books written by Horace; How these poems impacted on the life of Romans.

Examines how the production of red-gloss pottery (terra sigillata), impacted on the economy of the Roman Empire. Identification of the main center for the production of terra sigillata; Reference made to the book `Social and Economic History of the Roman Empire of 1926'; What archaeological evidence suggested on the industry.

Examines the political system in Rome, Italy, during the rule of Julius Caesar, highlighting philosophers Marcus Junius Brutus and Cassius and their conspiracy against Caesar. How their actions were influential in the political changes worldwide; Indepth historical overview of both men.

Presents a study which examined the political activity in Rome, Italy, in 63 B.C., focusing on Cicero's opposition against the agrarian legislation, which was moved by the tribune Rullus and Rullus' colleagues. Information on the defeat of the bill; Indepth look at Cicero's political career; What an oratorical text of Cicero reveals.

Examines the city of Rome and how it was seen as a palimpsest with antipodean roots. Ultimate city for Montaigne; Roman literature explained; Epigram developed in Athenaeus Deipnosophists; Survived as an epitome; More.

Surveys epigraphic work done on Roman inscriptions during the years 1986-90. Inscriptions relating to the Republic; Emperors; Senators and Equestrians; Provincial administration; Cities; Military; Religion; Society and Economy; Writing and literacy; Late Antiquity; Miscellaneous.