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Project Ideas for Classics Students

Explore antiquity with research rooted in ancient texts, languages, and the enduring influence of Greco-Roman civilization.

🏛️ Introduction

Columbia University's Department of Classics offers a rich foundation in ancient history, languages, literature, and philosophy. These project ideas empower students to delve into Greek and Roman civilizations, connecting timeless themes to contemporary discourse in politics, literature, and ethics.

📚 Suggested Research Topics

Epic Narrative and Heroism in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey

Comparative Study of Athenian and Roman Legal Systems

Women in Ancient Rome: Literary and Historical Perspectives

Reinterpreting Greek Tragedy Through Modern Performance

Philosophical Influences of Socrates in Contemporary Ethics

Urbanism in Ancient Rome: Infrastructure and Ideology

Rhetoric and Power in Cicero’s Political Speeches

Translation Challenges in Classical Latin Poetry

The Role of Oracles and Prophecy in Greek Religion

Classical Reception: Ancient Myths in Modern Film

Historiographical Approaches in Herodotus vs. Thucydides

The Concept of Justice in Plato’s Republic

Archaeological Reconstruction of Roman Villas

Greek Vase Painting as a Historical Source

Myth and Identity in Ancient Greek Drama

Roman Imperialism and Provincial Identity

Architecture and Public Space in Ancient Athens

Intersections of Myth and Astronomy in Classical Texts

The Afterlife in Ancient Roman Religion

Slavery and Citizenship in Classical Societies

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