Murder of Regilla

Discover the gripping tale of "Murder of Regilla" by Sarah B. Pomeroy, published by Harvard University Press in 2009. This compelling narrative delves into the life of Regilla, who was married at just 15 to the affluent Greek, Herodes. Two decades later, while eight months pregnant with her sixth child, Regilla met a tragic end under suspicious circumstances, allegedly from a blow inflicted by Herodes’s freedman. Despite Herodes being charged with her murder, he was ultimately acquitted. Pomeroy's investigation challenges the narrative of Herodes as a grieving husband, suggesting that his public displays of mourning mask a deeper guilt. With 264 pages of meticulous research, "Murder of Regilla" offers an insightful exploration of trials, wife abuse, and the complexities of Greco-Roman civilization. This book is a must-read for those interested in ancient history and the darker aspects of human relationships.