Rome and the Raj

This course looks at the fascination exerted by ancient Rome during the period of British colonial rule in India. It will be taught by distinguished academic experts from UCL, KCL, Birkbeck, and Royal Holloway. Topics will include the art and architecture of colonial India and Britain, the uses of Greek and Latin by the colonizers and colonized, the role of Classics in the Indian Civil Service, the idea of civilization in the 19th century, and the influence of the Roman Empire in shaping ideologies of colonial rule. You will be presented with a unique opportunity to learn about some of the new and exciting research being undertaken about the ancient and modern worlds.