Beyond the Law: How York’s Rare Gypsum Burials Rewrite the History of Roman Grief

Archaeological evidence from York reveals that Roman families privately mourned their infants with lavish rituals, despite legal codes that forbade public grief for children under a year old. The discovery of high-status gypsum burials containing infants wrapped in gold and purple cloth challenges long-standing assumptions about ancient emotional life.

James Smith

February 26, 2026259 views

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