AR216
Blood, Sweat and Sport: The Archaeology of Athletics
0.5 Credit
Hours per week:
- Lecture/Discussion: 3
This course will examine the archaeology of athletics from a cross-cultural perspective. Topics will include the nature of sports and recreation in Greco-Roman society, including the Olympics and other competitions along with gladiatorial training and shows, traditional games of Native American societies, such as lacrosse, and ritual sports in South and Central America. Emphasis will also be placed on analyzing modern portrayals and understanding of ancient athletics.
