ULT # 15 &16

ULT # 15
"Daily Life in Ancient Rome"

There is no true delineated thesis other than “The structure of Roman society was quite complex” (McGill). McGill chooses to deviate from traditional works concerning Emperors, conquests, and expansion and instead centers on social aspects. Her research is divided into several sub categories: citizenship, class, Roman family and status of Women, education, food and health, housing, and clothing. Each category provides insight to the structure of Roman life. Thus, McGill’s work is significant as it provides a “from the ground up” look at Roman social history. 

ULT # 16 

Citation : 
Allsop, Laura. "Plans to Restore Crumbling Colosseum Cause Rumblings in Rome."                                                                        CNN. N.p., 6 Jan. 2012.Web. <http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/06/world/europe/rome-colosseum-restoration-  plan-protests/index.html>.

The article discusses the current plans to restore the Coliseum, now 2,000 years old. The estimated expenses for restoration are estimated at $33 million US dollars, and will be sponsored by Diego della Valle, of luxury Italian brand Tod's, in exchange for advertising rights. The restoration will include restoration of the underground area, new gates, moving of the visitor service stations to an area outside of the building, and increased video security. However, members of the Restorers Association of Italy object because they believe that the planned restoration will damage the monument. The group complained that the best restorers work on commercial endeavors, while the less skilled workers would work on the Colosseum. However, the Italian Courts ruled in favor of the corporation. The director of the Colosseum is also in favor of restoration, as the lack of government funds has led her to seek aid elsewhere. This article is important, as the enacted will determine the preservation of one of the Roman Empire’s greatest remaining monuments.