[Antiquitas] HelRAW seminar 3.2.: Tom Brughmans, “Why simulate Roman Economies?”

[Koskinen, Pyry I]

Dear all,

The next Helsinki Research on the Ancient World (HelRAW) seminar takes place on February 3rd with Tom Brughmans (Aarhus University) and the talk “Why simulate Roman Economies?”


Abstract:
Computational modelling and especially agent-based modelling (ABM) has been applied in Roman Studies to explore phenomena as diverse as the structure of Roman social networks, the supply of troops on the Limes, flows on the Roman transport system, and the agricultural productivity of regions. This paper will argue that Roman Studies should add modelling approaches as tools of the trade, and will reflect on the potential and challenges of doing so.

The arguments will be illustrated through examples from studies of the Roman economy and my personal experiences as a romanist modeler. I will focus in particular on attempts at explaining the changing distribution patterns of tableware in the eastern Mediterranean. What explanatory factors might be key drivers of this change: the structuring effect of social networks on the flow of information, transport costs, differences in urban population size, the economic strategies of tableware salespeople? A set of increasingly elaborate computational models will be presented to explore the explanatory potential of these factors.

When: February 3rd, 2022, at 17:15 (UTC+2)
Where: On Zoom
https://helsinki.zoom.us/j/69130700271?pwd=SVdBNUVPdWdmMlRZZzhKTmtBL3AyZz09
Meeting ID: 691 3070 0271
Passcode: 645095
Event page: https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/news/language-culture/online-helraw-tom-brughmans-3.2.2022

About the speaker: Tom Brughmans is an associate professor in Classical Archaeology at the Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet). His research interests include the study of Roman economic and urban phenomena, past social networks, and visual signaling systems. He performs much of his work by applying computational methods such as network science, agent-based simulation and geographical information systems. He holds a PhD and MSc in Roman archaeology, and an MA and BA in Archaeology.


The event is a part of an interdisciplinary seminar series titled Helsinki Research on the Ancient World. This monthly seminar operates under the aegis of the PapyGreek (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/digital-grammar-of-greek-documentary-papyri) and SpaceLaw (www.spacelaw.fi<http://www.spacelaw.fi>) projects. The seminar is open for all.

Welcome!




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Pyry Koskinen
pyry.i.koskinen at helsinki.fi<mailto:pyry.i.koskinen at helsinki.fi>
+358505262774
Tutkimusavustaja / Research assistant
Law, Governance and Space: Questioning the Foundations of the Republican Tradition (www.spacelaw.fi<http://www.spacelaw.fi/>)
Siltavuorenpenger 1 A, huone / room 323
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