Overview
This course provides an overview of the lives of women in the Roman Empire, a societal group whose voices are often under-represented in the study of the ancient world, by reconstructing their lives and experiences through the historical and archaeological record. We will consider and contrast the lives of different female groups in the Empire, from wealthy women to poorer, and from women in Rome and Italy to their counterparts in the provinces, drawing the evidence together to gain insight into what life was like as a woman in the Roman world. No prior experience is necessary, just an interest in Ancient History. All are welcome!
Syllabus
- Week 1: Introduction and finding Roman women
- Week 2: Wealthy women: politics and influence
- Week 3: Poorer women: a different sort of power?
- Week 4: Daily life and death as a Roman woman
- Week 5: Case study: women in Roman Britain.
Course lecturer
Dr Joanne Ball is a Roman archaeologist specialising in the Roman army, the Roman provinces (particularly Britain), and tombstones. In addition to teaching and research, Joanne writes for a number of popular history publications and appears on a number of podcasts. Joanne's first book, a biography of Publius Quinctilius Varus, was published by Pen and Sword books in August 2023.
Course fee
- Standard fee: £80
- Concession fee: £40.
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