The Roman Empire and its Black Emperors

The Roman Empire and its Black Emperors - As strange as it may seem to some, Ancient Rome was a diverse society, and its population included individuals with a variety of skin tones, ranging from very pale to very dark. so It is not correct to categorize all ancient Romans as “white” based on modern definitions. The most ancient human skin color was dark. Science is now admitting that Humanity began with dark skin tones in Africa. Though the Greeks and Romans are often depicted with European features, these depictions were not reflective of the entire population, particularly as it pertains to the Etruscans. They were a mixed race. Uncovering Ancient Rome’s Black Origins can be challenging because reference to dark melanated people is usually only traced back to the Ethiopians. However, some artistic images did shed light on the diversity of skin tones by portraying melanated individuals with very dark skin and tightly curled hair. In this session, we will continue to examine the Roman Empire’s relationship with the Etruscans and look at some of its black emperors.