BOOK BEFORE 5th NOVEMBER TO GET A FREE PROGRAMME (otherwise £5 at the door) The story of Aeneas, warrior and refugee, in the original Latin verse with an English linking narrative The Song of Arms and a Man tells the story of Aeneas’ escape from Troy, his stay with Dido and his struggle to fulfil … Continue reading "The Song of Arms and a Man"
Dear all, It is now possible to register (via Eventbrite, link below) to attend the 19th Dorothy Buchan Memorial Lecture in Ancient History, which will be held at the University of Leicester on 26th November 2019. Our speaker will be Professor Judith Mossman (Coventry University). The lecture will take place at 5.30 p.m. on campus … Continue reading "19th Dorothy Buchan Memorial Lecture in Ancient History, Leicester, 26. Nov – Prof. Judith Mossman"
Tickets are available for the second in our new series of free public talks: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hercules-world-traveller-tickets-77088207905
From Gresham.... I thought your network would be interested in a series of three lectures about science in Ancient Greece by the classicist Professor Edith Hall, who's a visiting Professor at Gresham again this year. Hall is a superb lecturer. The lectures are first-come, first-served, but I should say that for anyone with schools links, … Continue reading "Edith Hall Lectures at Gresham"
Dining with the Romans Thursday 28 November, 7pm, Stationers’ Hall, London. Tickets £40 - £100 each, including light refreshments. We're very excited to bring together a distinguished panel to discuss food in the ancient world in the stunning Stationers’ Hall. Dr Paul Roberts, Prue Leith CBE and Sally Grainger will discuss this fascinating topic, facilitated … Continue reading "Dining with the Romans"
This programme of lectures is designed to support students and teachers taking GCSE and A level Classics Civilisation and Ancient History qualifications, and is coordinated by Advocating Classical Education and the British Museum. For all further information and to book go to: https://www.britishmuseum.org/school-lecture-classical-civilisation-and-ancient-history Troy: the World of the Hero For Teachers The British Museum's exhibition … Continue reading "Troy: the World of the Hero"
Troy's eternal appeal - a lecture by Alexandra Villing Join Classics for All for their first event of 2020 as we celebrate our charity's Tenth Anniversary Year! We've invited the dynamic Alexandra Villing, lead curator of the British Museum exhibition ‘Troy: Myth and Reality’, to share the inside story about putting the exhibition together in this … Continue reading "Troy’s eternal appeal – a lecture by Alexandra Villing"
The King’s School, Canterbury will host an evening lecture given by James Renshaw (author of In search of the Romans’ and ‘In search of the Greeks’ on Friday 17th January 2020 at 7pm in the School Room: ‘Dancing Fauns and Fountain Spouts – how the Pompeian super-rich lived.’ All welcome but please contact the Head … Continue reading "‘Dancing Fauns and Fountain Spouts – how the Pompeian super-rich lived.’"
18th January Expand your knowledge of your Classical Civilisation or Ancient History GCSE subjects. 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 your Classical Civilisation or Ancient History GCSE. Travel bursaries … Continue reading "GCSE Classiv and Ancient History Study Day, Cambridge"
The Classics Department at the Royal High School Bath is delighted to invite you to an afternoon with Natalie Haynes on Thursday 23rd January, from 3pm-4:30pm in our Memorial Hall. Natalie will be presenting ‘Troy Story’: a talk based on her recent book ‘A Thousand Ships’ which retells the stories of the Trojan War … Continue reading "Natalie Haynes Talks at Royal High School, Bath"
