Discussing acculturation as an interpretative model: romanisation as a case-study

Abstract

The aim of this conference is to discuss how post-colonial approach can helpus to rethink Roman identity and the theory of Romanization. The conferenceexplores different theoretical models and focuses in two inter-related topics:first we shall discuss how acculturation model promoted a more homogenousand conservative understanding of the Roman past and then we shall arguehow diference and otherness can be an important tool to propose a more heterogeneousapproach to the Roman Empire.