Course

Slavery in Ancient Rome

Ended Mar 6, 2026

Enrollment is closed
Add yourself to the wait list and you'll be notified when a spot opens

Add to Wait List

Full course description

Description

Slavery in Ancient Rome explores the social, economic, and cultural dimensions of slavery in the Roman world from the Republic through Late Antiquity. The course examines the diverse roles enslaved people played while analyzing legal frameworks, manumission practices, and the intersection of slavery with Roman identity, class, and power. Students will engage with literary, epigraphic, and archaeological sources to understand both the institution of slavery and the lived experiences of the enslaved as well as the enduring impact of slavery on Roman society.

 

Date(s)February 27 - March 6, 2026

Class Time(s)Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Instructor Davide Tanasi

Davide Tanasi, PhD in classical archaeology, has been field director of excavations in Sicily since 1999. He is a professor in the USF history department.

LocationBlue Palms Village at Fletcher

# of Meeting(s)2

Notes

This is a face-to-face class.

Weekly - Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 2/27/2026, ending 3/6/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)