Hidden Voices of Greece and Rome
Examine the lives of people usually left out of the Greek and Roman story — enslaved people who made up roughly 30% of Athens and powered Rome's economy, women whose lives varied dramatically between Athens (largely confined to the home) and Sparta (physical training, property ownership), and conquered peoples across both empires — and evaluate whose voices are missing from the historical record and why
Typical age: 11–13 years
“Could your child tell you about the lives of enslaved people or women in ancient Greece and Rome, and explain why we know less about them than about famous leaders?”
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- Athens Versus SpartaREQUIRED
Athens vs Sparta contrasts are key context for women's lives comparison
- Understanding People in Their Own Time
Understanding historical context/empathy needed before evaluating lives of marginalised groups
- Evidence for Greek and Roman Life
Evaluating whose voices are missing requires understanding how evidence works
- Roman Republic and EmpireREQUIRED
Understanding Roman society structure needed for examining enslaved people in Rome
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