<i>Rome</i>

Rome

Winter (14+ hours) | This course is completed

One Court Street Lebanon, NH 03766 United States

Room 2A

4/6/2022-5/11/2022

9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Wed

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$85.00

A film study. Come with me and let me introduce you to some of my Roman friends. Meet Big Julie, Cleo, Mark A., soldiers and peasants, the middle, the upper and the lower classes, and of course the slaves. Rome in the first century is one of my favorite times in history. We will watch the first season of the 2005 HBO series Rome, featuring 12 approximately one-hour episodes. Since it is dramatized, I will explain the composite characters and the actual events which need to be at times made to fit the script and screen.

Many characters are combined, and I will provide historical data to separate the actual facts from the need to produce a viewable film. Class discussion will follow each session and I am available before class, during the break, and after we pack up. No reading is necessary, but questions and opinions are welcome.


  • This TV series is rated TV-MA.

    Required: proof of vaccination (including booster shot) or proof of a negative test for those attending in-person courses. Masks will remain mandatory for anyone participating in any in-person course.

    Individuals are fully vaccinated 14 days after their final dose in a COVID-19 vaccine series. Accepted COVID-19 vaccines are those that received full approval or emergency use authorization by the FDA.

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    1. Present vaccination cards and a photo ID to an Osher staff member. 
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    3. Present negative test results before each class.

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Tom Urgo has presented numerous classes for both ILEAD and Osher. He lawyered for 40+ years, held a world record verdict, and saved a park, but more importantly, tried to help as many people as possible with their legal issues. He also played (three-time MVP) and coached sports, and has been a photographer for most of his life. Along with law, Tom graduated college with a degree in Fine Arts and has had his photographs appear in national and local publications together with winning several best-in-show awards in juried photo competitions.