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HI202 ROMAN HISTORY
 MWF 1.25-2.20 (Ladd 307)
Prof. Michael Arnush Ladd 209 x5462
marnush@skidmore.edu Hours: TuW 11


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Panel Discussions on Social History: November 29th, December 1st, December 3rd
 
Just before the Thanksgiving break, we will begin a four-day series on Roman social issues. On Monday, November 22nd, we will read and discuss Petronius’ novel The Satyricon, specifically the dinner at the house of the freedman Trimalchio (pp. 22-73).

After the break, we will embark upon three days of panel discussions on aspects of Roman society. These discussions will draw upon your final projects. Each of you will select one primary text as an illustrative example of some aspect of the lives of the Romans. In preparation for that discussion, you will want to avoid selecting the same text; therefore, establish email contact with the other students on your panel to decide which passage you will each select.
 

Monday, November 29th: The Family and the City

  • Marriage and Women: Drew Isleib, Jill Hanson, Amelia Crane, Joanna Humphrey, Renda Zahr
  • Family and Slaves: Max Winer, Kristi Sadowski, Corinne Coonan, Rebecca Paxton, Alex Eaton
  • Domestic and City Life: Chris Bendann, Sam Clark, Michael Milazzo

Wednesday, December 1st: Leisure time: Religion, Philosophy, Education and Entertainment

  • Religion: Jessye Joyce, Katherine Rankin, Kaelyn Dooley, Tracy Laird, Clementine Harriman
  • Philosophy and Education: Hunter Marston, Liz Rusnak, Dan Moran, Naomi Gutierrez
  • Leisure and Entertainment: Greg Harnett, Matt Isakson, Kris McCullough, Kyle Williams, Chris Liljestrand
Friday, December 3rd: The Army, the Generals and Notable Romans
  • Military (1): Greg Sher, Mike Morris, Alex Tzelnic, Alex Cummings
  • Military (2): Jason Weinsieder, Robert Caiazzo, Meghan Cameron, Neil Bornstein
  • Notable Romans – Caesar, Augustus, Livy and the ‘Ideal Roman’: Frank Clemente, Jon Hunsberger, London Brickley, Alicia Silver