If the series has sparked you interest in Roman culture and history, there are a number of relevant courses on offer from the Open University to let you to take your interest to the next level.

Level 1 courses

A103 An Introduction to the Humanities
You will get from this course a lively and varied grounding in the eight disciplines in the Arts Faculty: art history, literature, music, philosophy, classical studies, history, religious studies, and history of science. The subjects are introduced in attractive case studies combined with multidisciplinary sections on the French Revolution and the 1960s.

The course will help you to express yourself more clearly and develop the reading, analysis and interpretation skills you need before moving on to more specialised courses at Level 2. It is not necessary to have studied in this area before.

Level 2 Courses

A219 Exploring the Classical World
This interdisciplinary course will give you a broad introduction to studying classical Greece and Rome. You will work in depth on a wide range of topics, such as: the world of Homer; the political uses of theatre; art and rhetoric in Athens; the origins of Rome and the history of the Republican period; Latin poetry; and Roman social history.

You will be able to develop your skills in analysis and evaluation across a wide range of ancient sources. Whether you have had a long-standing interest in the classical world or are new to it, this course will give you both a fresh perspective and a firm foundation for further exploration.

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