What can we do to ensure ancient languages are preserved? How can we teach them to the next generation? Today children already have so many expectations. From excelling in school, practicing sports and hobbies, to learning languages that can give them the ‘competitive’ edge, there simply isn't enough time as it is to fit it … Continue reading "Can We Preserve Ancient Languages for Future Generations?"
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From Timothy Demetris... RENAISSANCE LATIN MASTERCLASSES 2023 The Timothyseus Project is delighted to confirm the following four Renaissance Latin masterclasses, which are based on four of the finest authors and texts of Italy’s golden fifteenth century, for the Spring Term (January to April) 2023: JANUARY 2023 Advanced Latin: Reading and Translating Pope Pius II’s Commentarii … Continue reading "RENAISSANCE LATIN MASTERCLASSES 2023 (The Timothyseus Project)"
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January 19, 2023 6:30 pm All talks will take place at 6.30pm in Hillhead Library, Byres Rd, Glasgow Thursday 19th January: Matthew Fox (Glasgow), ‘Pygmalion and Face Powder from ‘Pimpernel Smith’ (1941) to ‘Journey to Italy’ (1954)’. All are most welcome to attend. FURTHER DETAILS
Thursday 19th January Augustus led Rome’s transformation from republic to empire and reshaped both the Roman and the Mediterranean world. FURTHER DETAILS AND TO RESERVE The figure of Augustus is synonymous with the idea of Rome and the foundation of the Empire, which had a form of government distinct from the Republic (‘res publica’). But … Continue reading "Augustus: the man, the myth and the making of history"
From Timothy Demetris... RENAISSANCE LATIN MASTERCLASSES 2023 The Timothyseus Project is delighted to confirm the following four Renaissance Latin masterclasses, which are based on four of the finest authors and texts of Italy’s golden fifteenth century, for the Spring Term (January to April) 2023: JANUARY 2023 Advanced Latin: Reading and Translating Pope Pius II’s Commentarii … Continue reading "RENAISSANCE LATIN MASTERCLASSES 2023 (The Timothyseus Project)"
March 23, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm University of Liverpool Central Teaching Hub Liverpool branch event Elton Barker, Professor of Greek Literature and Culture: “A digital journeying around. Or learning about Digital Classics via Pausanias’ Periegesis Hellados’ 23 March 2023 6-7pm, followed by a reception. Venue: Central Teaching Hub, University of Liverpool Booking is FREE via Eventbrite.
25th January 6-7:15pm The Manchester Classical Association and Manchester Centre for Public History jointly present: Prof Jill Hicks-Keeton (Oklahoma) The Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture, 2023 Gender, Gentile Inclusion, and Jewish Identity in Antiquity: What to Do with a Woman Join us for this annual memorial lecture to our late colleague, Dr Sam Johnson, here at … Continue reading "Gender, Gentile Inclusion, and Jewish Identity in Antiquity…"
The BMCA New Year lecture will be on Thursday 26 January, 5.30-6.30pm, in the Arts Building at the University of Birmingham. Dr Andrew Bayliss will be talking about 'The Trouble with the Spartans'. Everyone welcome!
