For over three centuries, the inhabitants of North Britain faced the might of Rome, resulting in some of the most extraordinary archaeology of the ancient world.
In this 12-part course, we shall explore the complex, often tumultuous and frequently brutal interaction between the world’s first intercontinental superpower and the peoples who lived beyond Hadrian’s Wall.
Over three months, we shall consider why the Romans came north and why they stayed, investing heavily in manpower and the logistics necessary to support it, while creating not one but two massive walls to separate the Romans from what they called ‘the barbarians’.
We will also cover in detail several contentious areas of Roman Iron Age scholarship of the land we now call Scotland. Topics such as why so many Roman emperors took a personal interest in this far-flung corner of the empire and why details such as the loss of the Ninth Legion, the Roman siege of Burnswark Hill and the real reasons behind the building of Hadrian’s Wall still excite heated controversy.
WHEN: Wednesday evenings from January 7th to March 25th, 7 – 9 pm (UK).
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:
- 12 – Live Sessions: lectures, discussions, Q&A.
- Each session will be recorded and the recording link will be sent to all registrants.
- Facebook Private Group
- One Live Q&A per month
- Summary of each lecture, bibliography and supporting learning resources
- Bonus videos and exclusive drone footage
- Certificate of completion
COURSE PRICE:
£249 Non-members (+ booking fee – online only)
£197 Members & Volunteers. (+ booking fee – online only) – Not a member yet? Become a member here.
A limited number of bursaries are available to help ensure the course is open to everyone with a passion for Roman history. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.
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