1. Augustan Architecture | Assessment of Augustus’ claim that he transformed Rome from a city of brick to marble, with reference to the Temple of Mars Ultor.

2. Military Leadership | Evaluation of Augustus′ role in military victories from 44–31 BCE versus the contributions of others.

3. Rise to Power | Analysis of whether Augustus′ family connections were the key factor in his becoming emperor.

4. Divine Influence in Aeneid 12 | Discussion on the importance of gods shaping events in Book 12 of Virgil’s Aeneid.

5. Themes in the Aeneid | Argument on whether love or war is the dominant theme in the epic.

6. Roman Architecture | Comparison of the grandeur and practicality of Roman houses and temples in different regions.