Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students should demonstrate:
• an understanding of current research methodologies for identifying evidence of ancient economic activity and frameworks.
• critical awareness of the advantages and limitations of written and visual material in the study of the ancient world.
• an ability to situate discussions and debates around ancient economies within modern thinking about the nature of economies.
• an ability to present and discuss theories, evidence, and opinions relating to the nature of ancient economy and technology.
Indicative Module Content:
Indicative Topics:
• Sources for the Roman economy
• Historical debates
• People
• Slaves and the slave trade
• Technology
• Agriculture and Grain
• Wine
• Oil
• Stone
• Pottery
• Money
• Transport
• Luxury
• Trade with India
• Fish Sauce
• The Roman Army
• Cloth and Clothing
• Animals and the Games
• The Third Century Crisis