We will concentrate on the most outstanding sites in terms of political history, cultural and social interest, and artistic appeal. We welcome neophytes to the classical world of southern Italy as well as those who want to return to familiar sites and who can share from their own wealth of study and experience. M.I.T. This session will focus on the social history of ancient Greeks, Romans and others who lived along the Bay of Naples, including their political, architectural and art historical background. We will explore the everyday, momentary facts of ancient life in the street, bathing in public and private, the morning salutatio in the house of the rich, selling in the market, visiting the latrine, worship and sacrifice. The Vergilian Society is a non-profit educational organization, administered and supported by classicists.
Tours are open to all who are interested in the classical world.
Early application is advised. Scholarships are available. Inquire about college credit. The Villa Vergiliana is the teaching and study center of The Vergilian Society, Inc. , and is designed to accommodate teachers, students, senior citizens, conferences, school groups, and everyone interested in Vergilian studies and in the literature, history, art and archeology of Greek, Etruscan, Samnite and Roman Campania. Background The Societas Cumana of Stuttgart, Germany, acquired the property in 1906.