This seminar will attempt both to introduce the subject of Roman family history and to place it in the context of family history in other fields of historical research, especially medieval and early-modern European family history. Some attention will also be devoted to various technical sources such as the use of Roman law in family history, and to the basics of population demography as they apply to the study of Roman family formation. These preliminary materials will be introduced in lecture format by the instructor. The core of the seminar will be devoted to in-seminar presentations and discussions.