Exploring term Fall 2023 Change

    HSTR300A

    The Backpacker's Guide to European History

    Explores European history from the perspective of student travel. Lectures examine the historical context of popular destinations and sights, approaching history in a deliberately practical way. Topics may include: the visible remains of prehistoric, Roman and medieval Europe; cemeteries, catacombs and sites of historical memory; evidence of statebuilding in palaces and monuments; understanding structures from the Roman Colosseum to the Eiffel Tower; art, architecture, and urban spaces; food, drink and other aspects of daily life.

    Lecture: 3h
    Lab: 0h
    Tutorial: 0h
    Credits: 1.5