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Books: Mary Beard

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Engage with History

Beard believes it is important to engage with Roman history. Discuss with a group why it is important to engage with Roman history, and how you can engage with Roman history.

BCE and CE

Research BCE and CE as designations for dating history. Write a brief summary explaining what you learn.

Pompeii and Herculaneum

Create a poster of things that were discovered when these cities were excavated.

Epitaph

Create an epitaph for a historical figure from the book.

History Changes

Discuss with a group how and why history changes.

Banquet

Create a menu for a banquet that might have been served for a wealthy Roman or an emperor.

Emperors

Create a poster showing the emperors mentioned in the book. List a couple of accomplishments for each emperor.

Tomb

Create a diorama of a tomb or mausoleum...

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