The Reception of Ancient Rome in British Children's culture

Ancient Rome in British Children’s Culture aims:

• To investigate the differing ways in which the ancient Roman world has been  constructed and reconstructed in British literature, educational resources and digital media for children, from the end of the second world war until present day, in keeping with different historical and ideological agendas.
• to examine how the fact that the materials are directed at children colours the presentation of ancient Rome, and how this may differ according to age, gender or other social factors.
• To demonstrate how changes in the reception of Rome over time reflect shifting attitudes in society towards both the classical past, and wider social issues, such as imperialism, globalism, elitism, racism and gender.
• To consider the impact of modern technology, particularly the internet and video games, on the reception of ancient Rome for children. 

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