Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/Classical studies

CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ASHS

Cronus Devouring his Son

Classical Studies is the study of Ancient Greece and Rome. It is a "multi-disciplinary" subject. This means that it looks at many things including archaeology, history, literature, & philosophy.

Some of the potential topics you could learn about include:
Classical mythology: the stories & myths of the Greek & Roman gods & their legendary heroes
Legendary historical figures: Alexander the Great, Caesar, Augustus, & Socrates
Greek & Roman Society: entertainment (gladiators), religions, politics, & philosophy