Pompeii

This subject is not offered in 2008.

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The subject examines the interaction of four ancient societies in the Bay of Naples: the Greeks in Ischia, Naples and Cumae, the Etruscans and Samnites in Pompeii, and the Roman colonisation of Pompeii. It introduces students to Roman everyday life by means of a detailed examination of the superbly preserved remains of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The subject explores the lives and loves of the people who lived there and looks at their houses and gardens, their food, the theatre, the gladiatorial games, sport and leisure, industry and commerce, political life and religion. On completion of this subject students should have developed an understanding of Roman society and be able to critically differentiate the influences which shaped that society.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;

• possess effective written communication skills;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.