CLAS 125 Archaeology of Daily Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
The course examines aspects of everyday life in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through the study of relevant artifacts, artwork, architecture, and ancient texts. Topics include the home, the life of women, children, and slaves, education, marriage, professions, health, athletics, theater, entertainment, dress, hygiene, bathing, drinking, dining, death, and burial. Ancient and modern sources and evidence will be evaluated for reliability and relevance. Parallels between Greek and Roman society and between the ancient and modern world will also be evaluated.