DSMB30 Archaeology and History of Roman Provinces: Selected Chapters

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught partially online.
Teacher(s)
Dr. Guy Stiebel (lecturer)
Martijn A. Wijnhoven, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marek Vlach, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 13. 3. to Mon 15. 5. Mon 17:00–18:40 Virtuální místnost; and Wed 3. 5. 12:00–13:40 A21
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Roman history is warmly welcome.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course will introduce the students of Masaryk and of Tel Aviv University to the life in the boarder regions of the Roman Empire, on both sides of the Empire's limits (limes Romanus).
It will especially present the latest discoveries in eastern Roman provinces that reveal important details on Roman military activity as well as on economic and religious aspects of the life in Roman provinces.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course, students will
- understand the system of Roman rule over subject territories
- be able to describe how the Roman presence affected local populations
- be well acquainted with archeological and historical testimonies to the intertwining of Roman and local elements in the boarder territories.
Syllabus
  • Topic I: The rich and famous:
  • “It is good to be the King”: Herod the Great and long distance commerce
  • “A piece of paradise”: Horticulture of King Herod the Great.
  • Topic II: Daily Life:
  • “Land of Milk and Honey” (Agricultural technology I)
  • “Food for thought”: Grain, wheat bread and olive oil (Agricultural technology II)
  • “Real life and supernatural powers – no limits?” – protective and harmful magic in the provinces.
  • Topic III: Archaeology of crisis:
  • The First and Second Jewish Revolt
  • The archaeology of refugees.
  • Topic IIII: The northern borderlands:
  • Romans and Roman-ness on the Middle Danube limes
  • Contact versus conflict: Romans among the northern "barbarians".
  • Special topics: “There is something new under the Sun” – New finds from Masada
  • Divergent traditions: The role of mail armour in society on both sides of the Roman border.
Literature
    required literature
  • WESCH-KLEIN, Gabriele. Die Provinzen des Imperium Romanum : Geschichte, Herrschaft, Verwaltung. Darmstadt: WBG Wissen verbindet, 2016, 162 stran. ISBN 9783534264384. info
    recommended literature
  • Die römischen Provinzen : eine Einführung in ihre Archäologie. Edited by Thomas Fischer - Michael Altjohann. Stuttgart: Theiss, 2001, 396 s. ISBN 380621591X. info
Teaching methods
lecture, discussion
Assessment methods
a test (70% pass rate)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught only once.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/phil/jaro2023/DSMB30/um/
The course will be taught every Monday 17:15–18:45 online via Zoom (the link will be provided by the teacher to those enrolled in the course), from 13 March to 15 May 2023.

In the week from 1 to 5 May, lectures will be held in the classroom A21: on Wednesday from 12 to 15:40, on Thursday from 10 to 11:40 + an extra lecture (non compulsory) on Tuesday from 16 to 17:40.

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