Death, Sex, and Gold in the Ancient Roman World

3 credits · Undergraduate

We will explore ancient Roman beliefs and practices concerning the afterlife, sexuality, the social duties of men and women, marriage, family life, and slavery. Gladiatorial games, funerals, brothels, temples, and markets are just some of the places at which Romans defined, defended, and denounced each others' identities as mortal, sexual, and economic players. A journey into often alien, always elusive, sometimes alluring aspects of the pre-Christian Mediterranean. CROSSLISTED: HIST 2092.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial