Hadrian's Wall
Life on the Roman Frontier
Introduction to issues concerning colonisation, cultural transformation, immigration, integration and imperialism. Exploration of life in the region before the construction of the Wall, the arrival of the Roman army and its impact on the local population. Consideration of the different features of the Wall and its surroundings, and the way in which the frontier system evolved throughout the Roman period. Investigation of the Roman army and indigenous populations through archaeological finds and reconstructions. Examination of homes, dress, diet, rituals and religious beliefs, to appreciate the range and character of native people, soldiers’ families, slaves, merchants and migrants along the wall. Interpretation of archaeological evidence, considering: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is intended for anyone with an interest in the archaeology or history of the Roman Empire. It focuses on the most heavily fortified Roman frontier, located in what is now northern England. It does not require any reading before you start, or previous experience of studying these subjects. You can use the hashtag #FLHadrian to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- the factors that determine the survival of evidence
- the different methods of archaeological prospection used to detect settlement locations and better understand their organisation
- the planning of archaeological projects
- excavation techniques
- and the detailed study of structures and artefacts.
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 8 ratings |
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| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | Newcastle University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Suzanne Hardy, Nuala Davis, Ian Haynes, Rob Collins (Educator), Bryan Wallace, Bryan Wallace, Michelle Barr |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Programming |
| Tags | History R |
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 8 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | Newcastle University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Suzanne Hardy, Nuala Davis, Ian Haynes, Rob Collins (Educator), Bryan Wallace, Bryan Wallace, Michelle Barr |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Programming |
| Tags | History R |
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