Disaster, Destruction, and Resilience in the Ancient World
CLST 267
Spring 2026
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| Crosslisting:
ARCP 268 |
How did ancient societies confront catastrophe, and what can we learn from their responses? This course explores themes related to natural and human-caused disasters in the ancient Mediterranean world, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fires, floods, plagues, droughts, and famines. Drawing on archaeological and literary evidence, we will examine the causes and aftermaths of events like the eruption of Vesuvius, the floods and fires of Rome, the Antonine Plague, and more. Through these case studies we will deepen our understanding of ancient experiences of risk, vulnerability, and resilience, and inform our own attitudes toward disasters in our modern world. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLST |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Classical Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
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