About this course: The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the culture of ancient Rome beginning about 1000 BCE and ending with the so-called "Fall of Rome". We will look at some of the key people who played a role in Rome, from the time of the kings through the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. We will also focus on the city of Rome itself, as well as Rome's expansion through Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond.

Created by: University of Arizona

Taught by: David Soren, Regents Professor of Classics and Anthropology
Classics and Anthropology

Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
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Syllabus

WEEK 1

Introduction to 'Roman Art and Archaeology'

Here you can find all of the introductory information, course syllabus, and helpful resources.

2 videos, 7 readings

WEEK 2

The Early Romans and Their Ancestors (ca. 1000 - 500 BCE)

In the Early Iron Age (ca. 1000 BCE), civilization in Italy was rather simple. The most sophisticated cultures in the peninsula were not the Romans at all, but rather groups to the north of Rome who have come to be called The Villanovans, who exploited the met...

29 videos

Graded: Quiz One: The Early Romans and Their Ancestors

Graded: Quiz Two: The Etruscans, Part I

Graded: Quiz Three: The Etruscans, Part II

Graded: Essay Question One

WEEK 3

The Roman Republic's Rise and Fall (509 - 31 BCE)

Having thrown off the Etruscans in 509 BCE., Rome emerged as independent Latin community that quickly became known for its disciplined army and militaristic intentions. As the Romans expanded throughout the Mediterranean, it came into contact with various cult...

23 videos

Graded: Quiz Four: The Early Republic

Graded: Quiz Five: The Middle Republic

Graded: Quiz Six: The Civil Wars

Graded: Essay Question Two

WEEK 4

Augustus and the Early Roman Empire (31 BCE - 1st century CE)

Augustus - formerly known as Octavian - set the tone for the next major phase of Rome: the Roman empire. His family-related successors, the Julio-Claudians, would continue his rule. Yet none of his successors had the charisma or vision of Augustus himself, an...

19 videos, 2 readings

Graded: Quiz Seven: The Age of Augustus

Graded: Quiz Eight: The Julio-Claudian Emperors

Graded: Quiz Nine: The Flavian Emperors

Graded: Essay Question Three

WEEK 5

Rome at its Zenith (2nd century CE)

Rome is said to have reached its zenith in security and expansion during the period of the "Five Good Emperors" (96 to 180 CE.). The time of Trajan (98 to 117 CE.) was a particular epoch of conquest and building, highlighted by the construction of Trajan's Mar...

12 videos, 2 readings

Graded: Quiz Ten: Nerva, Trajan, and Hadrian

Graded: Quiz Eleven: The Antonine and Severan Emperors

Graded: Essay Question Four

WEEK 6

Crisis and Conclusion (3rd to 7th centuries CE)

What does it mean to talk about the fall of Rome? The far-flung empire collapsed in varying degrees in different places at different times. In the fourth century enormous earthquakes caused such devastation that in the Roman east the whole fabric of ancient re...

23 videos

Graded: Quiz Twelve: The Beginning of the End

Graded: Quiz Thirteen: Rome in Late Antiqutity

Graded: Essay Question Five

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 of 209 ratings

Good info, nice professor. Has peer review, which I hate and won't do

This was an exceptional course and covered a wide array of subjects from dendrochronology to art, architecture, political events and much more. The name of the course doesn't do it full justice. One of the best courses I've taken.

This course is amazinig. Takes yu form the settlement of the Etuscans in Rome, until the fall of the Roman Empire.

Congrats Doctor Soren for your discovery and great contribution to archeology

great, interesting and complete course

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