HIST 101S Seminar: Ancient Mediterranean World

An introductory survey of Mediterranean history from the Bronze Age to the end of antiquity. Themes include social, economic, political, religious, and cultural developments over time and space. The course explores topics such as Bronze Age civilizations, the Greek city state, Athenian democracy, Platonic philosophy, Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic age, Roman political culture, the growth of Christianity, and the diversity and interactions of ancient populations.