Pompeii

· the physical environment: the geographical setting, natural features and resources of Pompeii and Herculaneum · plans and streetscapes of Pompeii and Herculaneum
 * 1 Geographical context**

· the range of available sources, both written and archaeological, including ancient writers, official inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings, statues, mosaics, human and animal remains · the limitations, reliability and evaluation of sources · the evidence provided by the sources from Pompeii and Herculaneum for: – the eruption – the economy: trade, commerce, industries, occupations – social structure; men, women, freedmen, slaves – local political life – everyday life: leisure activities, food and dining, clothing, health, baths, water supply and sanitation – public buildings – basilicas, temples, //fora//, theatres, //palaestra//, amphitheatres – private buildings – villas, houses, shops – influence of Greek and Egyptian cultures: art, architecture, religion – religion: temples, household gods, foreign cults, tombs.
 * 2 The nature of sources and evidence**

· changing methods and contributions of nineteenth and twentieth century archaeologists to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum · changing interpretations: impact of new research and technologies · issues of conservation and reconstruction: Italian and international contributions and responsibilities; impact of tourism · ethical issues: study and display of human remains
 * 3 Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past**