History (HIST) - Athletes, Gladiators, and Actors: The Body Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome
HIST 2406 Athletes, Gladiators, and Actors: The Body Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome
Prerequisites:
Six credits of 1000 level History or 24 credits completed.
Antirequisites:
CLAS 2206
Hours:
Three hours of lecture per week for one term.
Credits:
3
Description:
The history of sport in Greece and Rome from Homer to the Caesars, with emphasis on its relationship to literature, religion, education and community life. Highlights include the Greek Olympic Games, the Roman gladiator combats and chariot racing, and comparison between ancient and modern sport and sporting values.