IAS Fellows’ Public Lecture – Unearthing the Dark Side of the House: investigating domestic violence in Greco-Roman Egypt, by Dr Youssri Abdelwahed (Minia University)

Kenworthy Hall, St Mary's College Elvet Hill Road, Durham

IAS Fellows' Public Lecture by Dr Youssri Abdelwahed (Minia University) Abstract This lecture explores the hidden tales of domestic violence in ancient Egypt, as revealed by Greek papyri originating from Greco-Roman Egypt between the fourth century BC and the fourth century AD. By examining various forms of violence, such as bia, loidoria, and hybris, the lecture […]