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About the Course

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the culture of ancient Rome beginning about 1000 BCE and ending with the so-called "Fall of Rome". We will look at some of the key people who played a role in Rome, from the time of the kings through the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. We will also focus on the city of Rome itself, as well as Rome's expansion through Italy, the Mediterranean, and beyond....

Top reviews

LL

Apr 12, 2021

I learned a lot about Ancient Rome. The instructor was interesting and down to earth, and I really appreciated that he spelled out unfamiliar terms. I especially liked Lana, the canine assistant.

YY

Jun 5, 2021

Hi, My Name is Yogesh B. I Studied This Course From India. I Hope This Course Will Be Very Useful For me. I Would Like To Thank Coursera For Giving Me This Opportunity.

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By Jeffrey M

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Nov 15, 2016

Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about ancient Rome. The lectures are a great overview of the history of Rome with great insight from the archaeology. I'm an architect and I really appreciated the connection between architecture and the culture of Rome. I didn't realize how much of a Archaeology rockstar Dr. Soren was until I watched the BBC documentary! Thanks to the leaders of the course and Lana.

By Suk-Kyoung H

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Jun 18, 2023

It was a great lecture that gave an overview of the history, art and architecture of ancient Rome. It was especially good to know the history and background knowledge of the architecture in the Roman Forum. When I go to Rome in near future, I will be reminded of what I learned in the lecture while exploring the ruins of the Roman Forum.

By Gene

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Apr 21, 2020

If you want to know about history, art and archaeology of Roman from the beginning till the end, this course is suit for you. There will be one peer-graded assignment per week since week 2, so if you don't like writing essay maybe it would be difficult. And professor's accent is very easy to understand.

By Alan G

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Nov 22, 2020

I would have given this 5 but the transcripts for the lectures were fairly poor, I wonder why there is no spell or sense check on them?

Good course given a history of Rome from it's beginning to the decline and end of the Empire.

Not sure I was over impressed with the appearances of the dog though!

By Cameron C

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Jul 29, 2020

It was an excellent broad overview of Rome. If you're looking for a brief, light history of Rome and its art and archaeology, I recommend this course. Don't expect anything too advanced, but instead an interesting horizontal perspective.

By Anil R

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Feb 26, 2019

Solid course for those interested in Roman History. A little meandering at times with tangential diversions into stuff like Marine Archaeology and even studying history through Tree aging but interesting and well paced most of the time.

By Susanne K

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Aug 29, 2020

Dr. Soren does a good job overall, but some of the content and lectures are a bit dated. I realize this course was put together several years ago, but more up to date archeological tools and technology should be added to this course.

By Marta R

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May 17, 2020

Thanks for this course, thanks Dr. Soren your explanations are very easy to follow and deep enough to students interest. Just try to actualize the old filmations, someone impossible to watch. Hope to see you again wiht more courses!

By William M

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Sep 14, 2017

This MOOC is much more than the course title suggests. It is a history of Rome from its beginning to its end. It's a good and clear introduction to Roman history. The lectures are very interesting and the assignments helpful.

By Aarya J

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Jun 9, 2020

The overall course is really good. It takes you on a journey from the very beginning of the ancient Roman world till the very end. The course specially gives a great insight about ancient Roman architecture and art.

By Acorn

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Jul 11, 2020

Personally I really enjoyed this course, Dr Soren is an engaging professor who is very easy to understand. The essays and quizzes definitely aren’t a burden to do and I didn’t feel stressed about handing in work.

By Emily W

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Aug 16, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. Especially enjoyed the numerous guest interviews that covered many different areas of the Classics field. The addition of the professor's dog was a little odd.

By Corinne S

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Mar 24, 2016

I loved this class but the only reason I have to give it four stars is the over amount of peer review assignments that are extensive. Otherwise it's great but be prepared to work :)

By kouassi n c

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Sep 1, 2017

I am happy this course allowed me to know better this empire the only catch is that there is no transcrption for francophones otherwise there is nothing wrong

By Francine

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May 27, 2016

A very interesting and entertaining course!

However, the dog could have been left out . . . .

By Kelly P W

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Feb 29, 2016

Just started today and have already learned a lot!!! Looking forward to next weeks lesson!!!

By Joy S

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Jul 20, 2017

Good info, nice professor. Has peer review, which I hate and won't do

By Shannon B

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Aug 8, 2017

Loved this class. I'm a big history person and take any class I can.

By Jp C

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Oct 21, 2016

Pretty good class.

Dude, lose the dog, it's not cute, it's creepy.

By Marisha W

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Aug 15, 2016

Interesting and well presented. I enjoyed it very much!

By Andrew C

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Apr 26, 2016

Good content, but odd mashing of video presentations. B

By Varun N

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May 26, 2020

Really enjoyed the course; my first about Rome

By David F

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Sep 26, 2016

Interesting content. Engaging instructor.

By Ahmet E

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Mar 6, 2024

Güzel bir deneyim oldu . Teşekkürler !

By Leticia L

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Jun 12, 2017

great, interesting and complete course