Events

A TALK FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF A LEVEL (AND GCSE) ANCIENT HISTORY, AND A LEVEL CLASSICAL CIVILISATION MODULE, IMPERIAL IMAGE by Dr James Corke-Webster, King’s College London Tuesday 14th March, 3:45 - 4:45 Hosted by Pimlico AcademyLupus StreetPimlicoLondon SW1V 3AT To sign up for the talk, please complete this form as soon as possible (the deadline was Monday … Continue reading "Things to do with the “things done”: Examining Augustus’ Res Gestae"

March 14, 2023 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Leys School Tuesday 14th  March 2023    4- 6pm  approx Junior Reading Competition Venue:  The Leys School Cambridge

The British School at Athens is delighted to invite UK school teachers to attend a free virtual CPD course, focusing on the theme ‘Myth & Religion: The Ancient Festival‘. Participants will follow a series of four virtual lectures, introducing the main themes of the module and providing new case studies beyond the school syllabus. This year’s course … Continue reading "‘Herakles and Olympia’"

Tue, 14 March 2023, 18:00 – 19:15 GMT FURTHER DETAILS AND TO BOOK DR AIDA FERNÁNDEZ PRIETO Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellow (Ancient History) at Manchester Metropolitan University Poverty and Vulnerability in Classical Greece Aida is a research fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, working closely with Dr April Pudsey on her project 'Poverty, Vulnerability and Family in … Continue reading "Poverty and Vulnerability in Classical Greece"

The British School at Athens is delighted to invite UK school teachers to attend a free virtual CPD course, focusing on the theme ‘Myth & Religion: The Ancient Festival‘. Participants will follow a series of four virtual lectures, introducing the main themes of the module and providing new case studies beyond the school syllabus. This year’s course … Continue reading "‘The competitive spirit: agonistic festivals in Hellenic and regional identity’"

Wednesday 15 March 2023, 6pm-7pm (UK time) or view online at: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/roman-landscapes Gresham College, Barnard’s Inn Hall, 30 Holborn, London EC1N 2HH We used to think Roman Britain was a largely untamed natural landscape of woodland with occasional opulent villas representing the houses of an alien elite, set side by side with scattered peasant settlements. … Continue reading "Landscapes of Roman Britain: A Lecture by Martin Millett"

Your opportunity to connect with other classics teachers and hear the latest research from our academics. 16th March 2023 FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK! (FREE!)

The British School at Athens is delighted to invite UK school teachers to attend a free virtual CPD course, focusing on the theme ‘Myth & Religion: The Ancient Festival‘. Participants will follow a series of four virtual lectures, introducing the main themes of the module and providing new case studies beyond the school syllabus. This year’s course … Continue reading "‘Ancient Greek festivals and educational tours. Komos or Pompe? Attempting to create’"

Friday, 17 March 2023 at 14:15 FURTHER DETAILS AND TO BOOK We are delighted to welcome classicist, author, former stand-up comedian and broadcaster Natalie Haynes to Shrewsbury High School on Friday 17th March from 2.15pm to 4.00pm. Natalie is best known for her retelling of ancient myths, and will be talking about her latest book ‘Stone … Continue reading "Natalie Haynes – Stone Blind (at Shrewsbury School)"

Judge: Dr Mai Musié Ancient Historian and Public Engagement Specialist Competition Title TBA Saturday 18th March 2pm