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Travel to Ancient Pompeii
<p>A visit to Pompeii is a journey into the past like no other place on earth can be. It is not the beautiful monuments or the public spaces that makes the place unique and unforgettable. It is the
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A visit to Pompeii is a journey into the past like no other place on earth can be. It is not the beautiful monuments or the public spaces that makes the place unique and unforgettable. It is the everyday life of ancient Romans, men and women who worked, loved, discussed politics and lived two thousand years ago. We learn about the eruption, discovery and go on a guided tour through Pompeii.
DELIVERY MODE
- Online
SUGGESTED READING
- Pompeii, Robert Harris, Penguin, 2003
- Pompeii, The life of a Roman Town, Mary Beard, 2009
- The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii lost and found, Mary Beard, 2008
COURSE OUTLINE
- Mount Vesuvius
- Small Theatre – Mimes, music and songs were performed here
- Stabian Baths – The oldest public baths in Pompeii
- Body Shapes – Preserved by ash
- Forum – The main square
- Lupanare – A two storied building in the red light district
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Have a greater understanding of the history of Pompeii, and the sites to see during their own travels
Almis Simans
Almis is an avid traveller who has walked many of the traditional European trails. Making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain inspired Almis to write Santiago – Walking the Pilgrim...