What did the Romans really do for us? And were the ‘Ancient Brits’ really a savage bunch covered in blue paint? Where do our ideas of the past originate, and how do they colour the way we think today? Recent research has highlighted the way that perceptions of the ancient past can be used in divisive ways, especially in relation to political discussions – for example, relating to Brexit, immigration, and colonialism. This is especially true of the Iron Age and Roman pasts, which tend to be presented in very binary ways. This course will explore how and why these ideas arise, and what we might do to generate a much richer, more nuanced presentation of the past. Includes a visit to Senhouse Museum, Maryport.

Residential £410

Non-residential £290

Includes field trip.