Presents a syllabus, developed by the Exeter University Department of Classics, for a degree course designed to do justice to both the literary and the historical aspects of the ancient world. The course is called "Latin and Ancient History." (Author/KM)

A theory on the origin of Roman numerals proposes that the principal numbers can be stylized in terms of a square. It is speculated that the abacus or its equivalents, such as the counter or chequer-board, was used to count before the alphabet became common. (SW)

Describes an experiment made to illustrate to Ancient History students the value of textual criticism and the problems involved in transmitting a text through the centuries by means of imperfectly copied and preserved manuscripts. (CHK)

Comments are made in response to a critique of ancient history courses by Dr. J. K. Davies. The proper context for the study of the history of ancient Greece and Rome is discussed. (RM)

Includes a sample of a classical studies examination given at the British Universities of Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and Birmingham, and a criticism and defense of the examination. (DS)

This article outlines the classics courses offered at four New Zealand universities and the philosophies directing their progress. Both language courses and courses taught in translation are discussed, along with the question of advanced study and research. (CHK)

An adult education course on the early Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity, taught in the context of an open university, is described and criticized. (RM)

A response is made to criticism and evaluation of an adult education course on the early Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity taught in the context of an open university. (RM)

The construction of a course on the early Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity is described, and the open university in general is discussed. (RM)

An adult education course on the early Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity, taught in the context of an open university, is described and criticized. (RM)

An adult education course on the early Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity, taught in the context of an open university, is described and criticized. (RM)

This paper summarizes the present state of teaching Ancient History in British schools and sees it as fragmented and incomplete. A macrostructure for study of 16 major interpretive themes is suggested, to be supplemented by theme, and area studies and various specialized approaches. (CHK)