There are few species whose destinies have been more intertwined with humans as the horse. This class shall discuss the role of the horse in the development of ancient civilizations, highlighting the essential role they have played in our cultural and social development.

From their early domestication on the steppes of Eurasia to the cheering crowds at the races in the Circus Maximus and Hippodrome, we shall explore the fascinating and at times surprising impact the horse had on the ancient development of western civilization.