What you will study:

• The World of the Hero: Epic stories of mythology and adventure through Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid.
• Imperial Image: How Emperor Augustus Caesar used propaganda, art, and literature to build his public image, transform Rome from a republic to an empire, and create a legacy that endured for centuries.
• Greek Religion: An exploration of the core beliefs systems of ancient Greece, including mythology, the relationship between mortals and immortals, rituals and sacrifices, and hero cults.

You will develop sought-after transferable skills in critical analysis, evaluation, visual literacy, judgement-making, and independent research. This diverse subject particularly complements History, English Literature, Politics, Theology, Philosophy & Ethics and Art subjects.