Mass media in ancient Rome

general courses

basic knowledge of ancient history, basic knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology

Remote learning

The lecture is the iconography of the coins issued in ancient Rome. Are discussed in detail the various components of representations on coins and explained their significance. The lecture is richly illustrated, the students at each lecture, receive a complete set of materials needed for a better fixation of the subject.

The lecture is particularly intended for students who want to learn the basics of ancient numismatics

The subject of the lecture are iconographic representations and motifs appearing on ancient Roman coins. The components of the representations on ancient coins are discussed gradually and their meaning is explained, often in connection with analogies in sculpture or painting, which makes it easier to remember. Issues from Republican Rome and the Empire up to Late Antiquity are included. Each lecture is richly illustrated with presentations, and whenever possible, the material is supplemented with carefully selected documentaries. It is conducted in the form of a "tour" around the Roman Empire, and the guide will be Quintus and Clodia (two characters invented for the purposes of the lecture who talk about the topic of individual lectures from their ancient point of view).

All presentations are available on the Kampus platform for download.

The lecture is divided into three modules: COLOSSEUM, VIA APPIA, OSTIA ANTICA

(NOTE: all lectures concern the transfer of content on ROMAN COINS, although it does not look like it at first glance :-))

During the lecture you will find a lot of interesting facts from the life of ancient people ;-) but also shocking, surprising, and often funny (but true!)! In addition, you will find a lot of short videos (one/two-minute long), which I comment on and draw attention to certain elements present on the coins in question.

1. Lecture "zero" - "negotiation" lecture - students will be presented with proposals for topics, exams, organization of the lecture - followed by negotiations. The rules established during this lecture will apply to both "parties" throughout the semester :-)

module I. COLOSSEUM

2. Mass media in ancient Rome [Introduction; What were the ways of transmitting information in the Roman Empire? Functions of money/coin; How did the ancients count money?]

3. We visit the Roman Forum [What monuments can be found in the Roman Forum? At every step there is a temple; What is this basilica? [Emperor's Triumph]

4. Life for one denarius [What events from everyday life were depicted on coins? For what? We will try to survive on the daily wage of an average worker in ancient Rome. We will start with morning coffee ;-) We will perform all the daily duties of an average Roman; We will finish the day (read: lecture) by returning home to rest]

5. Meet Nero [News from ancient Rome - how emperors took the throne; Where can we meet the emperor? Or maybe he's an ordinary citizen? Or a liberator? Or maybe a slave? Is it possible to get into Nero's cottage? Approach him? What kind of people are these around him?]

6. "Free time" for shopping in the oldest shopping center in Rome [What can we buy for one sesterce? For one denarius? For one aureus? Shopping at a hypermarket (Trajan's Forum)? Or do we prefer smaller street shops?]

module II. VIA APPIA

7. Take a break from the hustle and bustle [Relax; How did the Romans rest? Did a night in ancient Rome allow for a good night's sleep? ]

8. All roads lead to Rome - the oldest highway [This will be an account of Quintus's journey around the then (ROMAN!) world. What will Quintus encounter on his journey around the world? What areas and by what means of transport must he cross to return to his Roman insula from such a long journey?]

9. All corpses lead to Rome [portraits of emperors and empresses, or how and who murdered whom. And why]

10. On horseback, on foot, by ship? [Means of transport in ancient Rome; Mode of transport today in Rome; We will travel (early morning) one day outside Rome - where will we rest?]

11. Behind the Roman legion [Legionnaire's equipment - what did the Roman legionary carry on his back? We will look at the legion's march from the side. And at the end of the lecture: "Varus! Give me back my legions!!!" ]

module III. OSTIA ANTICA

12. We leave the city limits and enter the beyond! In the world of lemurs! [death motif on Roman coins]

13. In the arms of Neptune [Roman port. Did Rome have a port? Yes! Safely in port; Safely by the water - or... preparation for your holidays! :-) ]

14. Zoo on Roman coins (what could have been on the menu of the ancient Romans? Did they really eat that???!!!)

15. We in the imagination of the Romans [Representations of Barbarians on coins at a time when: a) Rome was winning and defeating everyone; b) Rome was getting "shit" from everyone]

M.R. Alföldi, Antike Numismatik, t. 1-2, Mainz 1978

W. Szaivert, R. Wolters, Löhne, Preise, Werte, Quellen zur römischen Geldwirtschaft, Darmstadt 2005

C. J. Howgego, Ancient History from Coins, London-New York 1995

M. R. Alföldi, Bild und Bildsprache der römischen Kaiser. Beispiele und Analysen, Mainz 1999

P. Bastien, Le buste monétaire des empereurs romains, Wetteren 1992-1994

Dh. Hill, The monuments of ancient Rome as coin types, London 1989

R. Wolters, Nummi Signati. Untersuchungen zur römischen Münzprägung und Geldwirtschaft, München 1999

R.A.G. Carson, Coins of the Roman Empire, London-New York, 1990

Die Münze. Bild - Botschaft - Bedeutung, Festschrift für Maria R.-Alföldi, Frankfurt a.M.-Bern-New York 1991 (artykuły n/t ikonografii)

Korpusy do określania monet:

- M. H. Crawford, Roman Republikan Coinage, Cambridge 1974

- The Roman Imperial Coinage (wyd. H. Mattingly, E. A. Sydenham, C. H. V. Sutherland, R. A. G. Carson, P. H. Webb, J. W. E. Pearce, P. M. Bruun, J. P. C. Kent), t. 1*10, London 1923*1994

- Late Roman Bronze Coinage, A.D. 324*498 (wyd. P. V. Hill, J. P. C. Kent, R. A. G. Carson), London 1960

KNOWLEDGE: THE GRADUATE KNOWS AND UNDERSTAND

K_W01 has a basic knowledge of the place and importance of archeology in the system of sciences, human socio-cultural past and its specific and methodological specificity

K_W02 knows the basic concepts and terminology used in archeology

K_W03 has a basic knowledge of the description, analysis and interpretation of archaeological sources

K_W06 has a basic knowledge of the links between archeology and other fields and scientific disciplines in the area of ​​humanities, social, natural and exact sciences

K_W08 has a basic knowledge of the main directions of development and the most important new achievements in the field of archeology

K_W09 knows and understands the basic methods of analysis and interpretation of numismatic representations

K_W15 has a general knowledge of the properties of coins and ways of their use by ancient communities

SKILLS: THE GRADUATE CAN:

K_U02 search, analyze, evaluate, select and use information contained in various numismatic sources

K_U03 independently interpret iconographic sources

K_U09 use the basic research concepts and theoretical approaches appropriate for ancient numismatics

K_U13 detect simple relationships between artifacts (numismatics) and ancient cultural and social processes

SOCIAL COMPETENCES: THE GRADUATE IS READY TO:

K_K01 use of their knowledge and skills and is aware of the need to confront them with the opinions of experts

K_K03 to appreciate the unique values ​​of numismatic sources and their role in recreating the human past

K_K04 a critical evaluation of the interpretation of numismatic and historical sources, with the awareness of the multifaceted nature of the interpretation

K_K06 emphasizing the importance of the cultural heritage of mankind for the understanding of the process of economic, social and cultural changes from the earliest times to the present day

K_K12 recognition and respect for different points of view determined by a different cultural background

Exam (form fixed at the first lecture)

the exam is sufficient material from the lectures