Rome and Byzantium: One Empire, Two Capitals

From the beginning of the Roman Empire in the West to the decline of Byzantium in the East some 1,500 years later, the identity of the Empire experienced continuous transformation. Rome and Byzantium can be studied as two stages in the history of the same empire, or as two versions of Rome, each with its own philosophy, ideology, language, and art. This course will explore what everyday life was like in the two imperial capitals of the Roman Empire, focusing on how western and eastern Romans lived, played, learned, traded and worshipped.

Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD

Term: Autumn

Day: Tuesday

Start Date: 01 October 2024

Time: 2-4pm

No. of weeks: 10

Full fee: £114

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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