Description
Ask anyone where were the most important centres of ancient civilisation and they will probably start with Athens and Rome. But the feudal nature of the ancient world meant that “civilisation” could be rapidly imported and exported, created and destroyed. No vast empire can ensure that all of its furthest outposts are created in its own image.
How did Jerusalem come to be a holy place for three different religions? What was Lyon like when the Romans made it a colony in 43 BC? What about the importance of Ravenna as a centre of the Byzantine empire?
This course will focus on some of the lesser-known centres of the ancient world. Hopping around different parts of the globe each week, we will explore the populations, topographies and histories of a wide variety of ancient civilisations to build a more comprehensive picture of the classical past.
The course is conducted via Zoom and classes will meet for 90 minutes each week on Mondays at 19:30-21:00 (GMT), on 19th January, 26th January, 2nd February, 9th February, mid-term break 16th February, 23rd February, 2nd March, 9th March, and 16th March 2026.
Tutor: Dr Matthew Barr.
The class will proceed subject to a minimum number of enrolments.
Cancellation policy: students will receive a full refund if the student cancels their registration more than two weeks before the class begins. Students will receive 50% refund if the student cancels their registration 8-14 days before the class begins.
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