Old Age in Ancient Rome Mary Harlow and Ray Laurence look at what it meant to become a senior citizen in ancient Rome, and how this early model has a bearing on our attitudes towards ageing today. Mary Harlow | Published in History Today Volume 53 Issue 4 April 2003 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. AncientRoman Empire Popular articles ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review Why Do Religions Decline?