Introduction to the Ancient Roman World
CLS-STDY 97B
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Course Information
Description
This course provides a broad overview of the Roman world through the physical traces of its past—its sites, architecture, art, and objects—from Rome’s foundation in the Iron Age (8th c. BCE) to the age of Constantine (4th c. CE). It offers knowledge about core categories of archaeological artifacts and remains within their physical setting and within the context of Roman history, culture, and society. Topics addressed will include the development of Roman cities, rural landscapes, engineering, the army, domestic life, slavery, and more. Within each of the topics we will also address issues of methods, theoretical approaches, and problems of current archaeological research on the Roman world. We will make use of the latest data from excavations across the Roman empire to trace how our understanding of the Roman world has changed over time and how it still informs our understanding of the present.
Course Notes
Concentrators are required to take either one or two semesters of Classical Studies 97, depending on their concentration track.
Recommended Prep
None.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
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