Miriam J. Groen-Vallinga

About the Author

Miriam J. Groen-Vallinga is a distinguished historian specializing in the social and economic dimensions of the ancient Roman world. With a keen focus on urban life and labor dynamics, she explores how everyday work shaped the fabric of Roman society, drawing on archaeological evidence, epigraphic sources, and interdisciplinary methodologies to illuminate the lives of both free and enslaved individuals in bustling Italian cities. Her research challenges traditional narratives by highlighting the agency and resilience of urban workers, offering fresh perspectives on class, gender, and economy in antiquity. As an affiliate of leading academic institutions, Groen-Vallinga bridges classical studies with modern labor history, making ancient Rome's urban complexities accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences through her rigorous yet engaging scholarship.