Daily Life in Greece and Rome

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Explore the daily life of ancient Greeks and Romans by examining aspects such as their economies to their legal systems, theater, religion, athletics, and art. By considering Greece and Rome side by side and placing these varied social and historical aspects within a comparative framework, this course will highlight not only similarities and differences that existed between these civilizations in the ancient world but also make connections to the twenty-first century. This course will not only focus on elites and their political structures but also on the lives of people like artists, bakers, prostitutes, slaves, and gladiators. Offered regularly.