Events

Professor Michael Trapp, from King's College London, is speaking at Channing School on Monday March 31st at 4:15pm. He will explore the life of Cato the Younger in discussing, 'Can A Roman Die like Socrates?' The talk is open to students in Years 10-13 but places are limited due to the building works that are … Continue reading "Can a Roman Die Like Socrates? Talk by Professor Michael Trapp, King’s College London"

On Tuesday 1st April the cast of the highly-acclaimed show UNMYTHABLE will be coming to the East Oxford Community Classics Centre to run a series of workshops throughout the day as part of our Classical Storytelling Day! At 4 -5pm they will be running a community myth and storytelling workshop. This will be suitable for … Continue reading "Classical myth and storytelling workshop"

Athens and the 5th century intellectual revolution – an online course beginning 21 April In the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks developed a new way of understanding the world. This breakthrough inspired art, science, religion and philosophy that changed the world and laid the foundations of the modern era. This course studies both the … Continue reading "Athens and the 5th C Intellectual Revolution"

Following in the steps of last year's Electra, and Antigone the year before, the classical students of St Paul's Girls' School are mounting a production of Euripides's Medea in Greek, for one night only. The performance, which is abridged but fully staged, with surtitles, will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday 2nd April in the Singing Hall. It … Continue reading "Medea in Greek at St Paul’s Girls’ School"

Dr Hugh Bowden (King's College, London) ‘Alexander the Great: King or God?' Date: Monday 28 April Time: 6pm (doors open at 5.45pm) Where: University of Roehampton, Duchesne Building, 001 This event is hosted by the Roehampton & South West London Classical Association Branch. You can buy a ticket or become a member at the door: … Continue reading "Alexander the Great: King or God? – a talk by Dr Hugh Bowden"

Rome: from city to empire – a weekend course from 2–4 May This course will introduce you to ancient Rome from its origins to the early 4th century AD. You will be able to explore how Rome evolved from an urban metropolis to an imperial capital and discover how the key public buildings in Rome, … Continue reading "Rome: From City to Empire"