‘Knossos, Myth and Reality’ 10 Feb – 30 Jul 2023 According to legend, an elaborate labyrinth was built at Knossos on the island of Crete to hold a ferocious Minotaur. Discover the palace of Knossos, and the search for the labyrinth, in this major exhibition. The palace of Knossos, discovered and excavated over 100 years ago, was the […]
In the backroom of a library archive, three papyrologists pore over some tattered fragments of papyrus, 2000 years old. Could they be the remnants of a lost masterpiece by Euripides? The ancient text tells the story of Aeyptus, a boy determined to avenge his murdered father and brothers. But how can he succeed when almost […]
HA webinar series in partnership with The Classical Association Have you thought about offering Ancient History at Key Stage 3, GCSE or A-level? This webinar series, offered in collaboration with the Classical Association, will explore how ancient history can be embedded across the key stages at secondary level. Across this series, we will show you […]
The Guildford Classical Association May Talk is scheduled for Tuesday, 9th May, at 6.30-7.30pm, with refreshments from 6pm. Professor Eleanor Dickey from the University of Reading will speak on The Influence of Latin on Greek. The venue is Sir William Perkins’s School, Chertsey, KT16 9BN. While we hope our members and local students will enjoy […]
On Wednesday 10 May, at 5.30pm, Professor Armand D'Angour will be giving a free online talk on ancient Greek music as the guest speaker for the Summer Term LSF Classics Lecture. ABSTRACT: What did ancient Greek music sound like? Music was ubiquitous in ancient Greece, in celebrations and ceremonies and for drama and entertainment. Surviving […]
Thursday 11th May, 7pm – Dr. Andrew Shapland (Ashmolean) ‘Knossos: Looking for the Labyrinth’ Mythical Knossos was the location of the palace of King Minos and the Labyrinth where the Minotaur was imprisoned. After over a century of excavation at the site, archaeologists now regard it as the centre of the Bronze Age Minoan civilisation, […]
In the backroom of a library archive, three papyrologists pore over some tattered fragments of papyrus, 2000 years old. Could they be the remnants of a lost masterpiece by Euripides? The ancient text tells the story of Aeyptus, a boy determined to avenge his murdered father and brothers. But how can he succeed when almost […]
A special de Romanis webinar on Thursday 25th May at 4-5pm with teachers that have been using de Romanis. Teaching with de Romanis: Outcomes Two Years On | Thursday 25th May 2023 | 4.00 - 5.00PM Approaching the anniversary of the de Romanis course publication, we ask schools that have been teaching with de Romanis for the past two years, […]
