Course overview

This six-week course will be delivered as informal illustrated lectures, with student participation encouraged. Each topic will be introduced, described and discussed with active input from students encouraged with class discussions. Taking a fresh look at Roman Britain in the light of recent discoveries and academic developments we shall reappraise what Roman Britain means in a post-imperial world. The role of militarism, slavery and economics will be examined using the topics listed in the course description. 

Course description

This is a course for anyone who has an interest in Roman or Romano-British history. You do not need any previous experience.

The course will be well-illustrated. You will look at recent developments in Romano-British Archaeology over the last 50 years. We shall discuss:

• the Roman Army;

• Urban settlement;

• the British spas, specifically Bath;

• Early London - civilian and army;

Using archaeology (terrestrial and 'marine'), ancient history, numismatics (coin studies) and aerial evidence. The tutor will develop the themes listed above to create a meaningful historic narrative.

Come and enjoy learning amongst like-minded people. You will have the chance to discuss the evidence with the tutor and other group members and to express your own views based on the information provided. You will be encouraged to go on to do your own research.

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