History: Highlights of Roman Britain

This is a course for anyone who has an interest in Roman or Romano-British history.

You do not need any previous experience.

The course will be well-illustrated. You will look at recent developments in RomanoBritish Archaeology over the last 50 years. We shall discuss:

• the Roman Army;

• Urban settlement;

• the British spas, specifically Bath;

• Early London - civilian and army;

• Caligula's Ships and pre-invasion ports on the channel shore (we may perhaps look

at Caligula's private life at the Palace).

Using archaeology (terrestrial and 'marine'), ancient history, numismatics (coin

studies) and aerial evidence. The tutor will develop the themes listed above to create

a meaningful historic narrative.

Come and enjoy learning amongst like-minded people. You will have the chance to

discuss the evidence with the tutor and other group members and to express your own

views based on the information provided. You will be encouraged to go on to do your

own research.