Category: Classical Studies
Slavery in Athens
Below is the presentation from today’s class. Slavery in Ancient Athens Continue reading Slavery in Athens
How to be an Athenian Woman
The example from today’s class: classical-studies-greece-athenian-women-leaflet-how-to-be-an-athenian-woman Continue reading How to be an Athenian Woman
The Athenian Empire
flowchart-of-the-athenian-empire From today’s class. Continue reading The Athenian Empire
Roman Theatre and its Context
Vocabulary from the lecture: Skene Chorus Orchestra Theatron Cavea Scaenae Proscaenium Velarium Stadia Arena Colosseum Amphitheatre Apamea Pompey Magnus Julius Caesar Insula/ Insulae Caracalla Taberna/ Tabernae Flavian Amphitheatre Quaestor Aedile Praetor Consul Continue reading Roman Theatre and its Context
Denarius of Claudius
Obverse: Laureate bust of Claudius, right. Text around TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P. Reverse: Winged Nemesis advancing right, lifting with her right hand the border of her robe to her face and holds out a winged caduceus with her left hand down to a serpent that is before her feet and is moving forwards. Text around PACI AVGVSTAE. History: Nemesis is depicted … Continue reading Denarius of Claudius
Denarius of Caligula
Obverse: Bare head of Caligula (Gaius) right. Text around C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS . Reverse: Radiate head of Divus Augustus right, flanked by two six-rayed stars. History: Upon the death of Tiberius on the 16th of March, 37 AD, the commander of the praetorian guard, a man named Macro, insured the smooth succession of Caligula to the imperial throne. The … Continue reading Denarius of Caligula
Greek Theatre – A Quick Root and Branch
https://prezi.com/embed/mt4qkqf0pxam/?bgcolor=ffffff&lock_to_path=1&autoplay=0&autohide_ctrls=0&landing_data=bHVZZmNaNDBIWnNjdEVENDRhZDFNZGNIUE43MHdLNWpsdFJLb2ZHanI0cmw5UVlrMnNXcUY3VzJ1Wi9PRUFoT2dBPT0&landing_sign=PdAs0THXzc12sHFIussJrRpP9GQPtadGp7nHZ3cPU5A Which god did the Greeks honour with a festival of theatre? Who attended this festival? Where in Athens was the most significant theatre? Why did the chorus actors all wear the same mask? What was the role of the chorus? What was a satyr play? When was the golden age of ancient Greece? What other job did Sophocles have? How many times did … Continue reading Greek Theatre – A Quick Root and Branch
Denarius of Augustus
Obverse: Bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: Capricorn flying right with cornucopia on back and globe and rudder between fore-legs. Text below AVGVSTVS. History: The Capricorn represents Augustus’ birth sign and is in the form of a goat in the forepart terminating in the tail of a fish. The cornucopia and rudder represent Fortune with the horn of abundance and a ships helm as though … Continue reading Denarius of Augustus
Classics and Latin Evaluation
The Colosseum
Aureus of Claudius
Obverse: Laureate bust of Claudius right. Text around TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P VI IMP XI (IMP XI – imperator eleven times refers to Claudius’ victories in Britain). Reverse: DE BRITANN on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue of Claudius riding left between two trophies (groups of shields and armour). Claudius is extending his right hand and holds a spear in … Continue reading Aureus of Claudius
The Pantheon – Roman Architecture
Classical Architecture
Virgil – Documentary – Melvyn Bragg
Juvenal – Laughter and Loathing (Ian Hislop/ Stephen Fry)
Roman Government – Twenty Questions
Rome: Power and Freedom
Classical Studies: Essays
GC: “Women in ancient Rome had no control over their private and public lives.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? Can the same be said of women today? Medi: “Living in ancient Athens was preferable to living in ancient Rome.” Do you agree?To be completed by Monday 6th October. Continue reading Classical Studies: Essays
Classical Studies – Athenian Navy Essay
Athens’ supremacy in the 5th century BC was entirely due to the power of her navy. Discuss. The fifth century BC was dominated largely by Athenian power in the Aegean. The creation of the Delian League allowed the polis of Athens to develop control of a diaspora of Athenian puppet governments that facilitated the ascendancy of Attica as a controlling force. While the Athenian navy … Continue reading Classical Studies – Athenian Navy Essay
Classical Studies – Next Essay
Due next Monday, 22nd September. 5. Athens’ supremacy in the 5th century BC was entirely due to the power of her navy. Discuss. 6. EITHER (a) “The poorer you are, the more difficult it is to achieve political success.” Was this the case in ancient Athens? Is the same true today? Continue reading Classical Studies – Next Essay
Classical Studies – Fifth Century BC Timeline
500-490BC 499 BC • The Greek cities of Ionia rebel against Persian rule, with the partial support of Athens 493 BC • After six years the Persians recover control of Ionia, but Athens is now identified as a target for invasion 490 BC • Darius sends a fleet across the Aegean, carrying a large army of infantry and cavalry for an attack on Athens 490 … Continue reading Classical Studies – Fifth Century BC Timeline
