I did do some research today on the subject of an historical novel that I want to attempt. So that was good. It'll be about Eumachia, a priestess who lived in Pompeii and was a patron of the wool industry. I saw her building and statue when I visited Pompeii, and she seemed very interesting. I'm not sure how much information there is about her, but I should be able to find a good deal about life in the Empire/Pompeii in general. I'll let you know how it goes...