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At
its zenith, the Roman Empire included North Africa, Spain, France, and Britain.
The wealth that these conquests generated allowed Roman citizens to live
in a sumptuous world of beautifully decorated homes and opulent cities.
In this program, scholars discuss Roman unification of Europe, Roman culture
and institutions, and the family structure. The role of the army as a major
force in Roman society and politics, along with its military structure and
tactics, are discussed. The Christianization of Rome and the enduring legacy
of Roman Law and institutions in Western government today are also analyzed.
3-D re-creations of the Coliseum and Pompeii allow students to see Rome
as it was before the empire collapsed. |
