Events

THE BRITISH SCHOOL AT ATHENS INTENSIVE COURSE FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS  ‘The Persian Wars and Athenian Democracy’ 13th – 17th July 2016 The British School at Athens invites applications for a four - day intensive course for school teachers of Greek civilisation which will explore the history of the Persian Wars, and the archaeology of Athens … Continue reading "THE BRITISH SCHOOL AT ATHENS INTENSIVE COURSE FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS: ‘The Persian Wars and Athenian Democracy’"

Join the LATIN QVARTER at Gloucester Cathedral for two Roman history courses and/or one on Roman literature. Hear Latin excerpts read aloud in all three courses, face central questions on Virgil's masterpiece, and enjoy history courses where we'll knock ideas together to re-imagine ancient times ... 20-21 Aug : Augustus and Rome 3-4 Sept : … Continue reading "Roman History Courses with the LATIN QVARTER"

News from Iris... We are delighted to be offering introductory Latin and Ancient Greek language classes and activities this summer at the Iris Classics Centre at the Iris Classics Centre Cheney School (www.eoccc.org.uk). The format for each day will be as follows: 9 - 10.30 - Latin (ages 7 - 10); Latin (ages 11 - … Continue reading "Iris Classics Summer School, 22 – 24th August 2016, Oxford"

Join the LATIN QVARTER at Gloucester Cathedral for two Roman history courses and/or one on Roman literature. Hear Latin excerpts read aloud in all three courses, face central questions on Virgil's masterpiece, and enjoy history courses where we'll knock ideas together to re-imagine ancient times ... 20-21 Aug : Augustus and Rome 3-4 Sept : … Continue reading "Roman History Courses with the LATIN QVARTER"

Adventures in Greek Language: Thessaloniki, 4-10 September 2016 http://www.greekproject.co.uk Do you already know some Greek, or perhaps have studied classics and would like to convert that knowledge into something you could use in a modern, living context? Then 'Adventures in Greek Language' could be for you! A week-long intensive language course based in Thessaloniki, northern … Continue reading "Adventures in Greek Language: Thessaloniki, 4-10 September 2016"

On Wednesday 21st September at 4.30 pm, Professor Michael Trapp will be speaking on: ‘Can a Roman die like Socrates?’ Suicide as an act of defiance and a means of escape in the face of defeat and disgrace was a great tradition in Roman political life.  In this illustrated talk, Professor Trapp explores how some particularly high profile Roman suicides … Continue reading "‘Can a Roman die like Socrates?’ A Talk by Michael Trapp."

Get more out of your GCSEs 24 September 2016 - 10:30am Expand your knowledge of your Classical Civilization or Ancient History GCSE. more… Join experts who teach and study the ancient world at the University of Cambridge for an inspiring day of talks, tours, and taster sessions which will help you get more out of … Continue reading "GCSE Classical Civilisation and Ancient History Day, Cambridge University"

Go deeper into your Topics 27 September 2016 - 10:00am Get more out of Classical Civilization by coming to our Yr 12/Lower 6th study day. more… The day consists of talks on subjects on the Yr 12/Lower 6th Classical Civilization syllabus given by experts who teach and study at the University of Cambridge. These will help … Continue reading "Classical Civilisation Year 12 Study Day"

Explore your set-texts 29 September 2016 - 10:00am Deepen your understanding of your Latin or Greek texts by coming to our Yr 12/Lower 6th study day. more… The day consists of talks on the AS-Level Latin and Greek set texts given by experts who teach and study at the University of Cambridge. These will help … Continue reading "Year 12 Latin and Greek Set Texts Day, Cambridge University"

An Evening with David Raeburn Thursday 29th September   7pm Lytham St Annes Classical Association Enjoy all our 2016-17 lectures for just £12 a year (students £5)! Email:    for further details or send cheques payable to LSA Classical Association to The Treasurer, LSA CA, 34 Myra Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1EB. Or just come … Continue reading "An Evening with David Raeburn"