Glory and Infamy of the Caesars: Roman History and Civilization

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This learning community is an interdisciplinary study of life in the Roman World. We will examine the history and culture of this great ancient civilization from its founding to the fifth century BCE to its collapse in the West in the fifth century CE. Considerable attention will be given to such topics as civic culture and political ideals, Paganism and Christianity, and the rise and consequences of imperial power. Several field trips and some online work required.