Events in Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology

Forthcoming events

The Donkey and The Boat: The Economic Logic of Medieval Societies

The Donkey and The Boat: The Economic Logic of Medieval Societies

Date
13/11/2024 (16:00-18:00)
Description
BRIHC is very pleased to welcome back Professor Chris Wickham (University of Oxford, emeritus) to discuss his new book, The Donkey and the Boat.
Proving, pleasing and persuading: why ancient rhetoric still matters

Proving, pleasing and persuading: why ancient rhetoric still matters

Date
18/11/2024 (17:15-18:45)
Description
Proving pleasing and persuading why ancient rhetoric still matters - Henriette van der Blom Inaugural lecture
Mercantilism: from the Byzantine Commonwealth to the Commonwealth of Independent States

Mercantilism: from the Byzantine Commonwealth to the Commonwealth of Independent States

Date
20/11/2024 (16:00-17:00)
Description
Dr Alex Feldman (Madrid)
Dr Justine McConnell (King's College, London) 'Tragedy Refigured in Marlon James' A Brief History of Seven Killings'

Dr Justine McConnell (King's College, London) 'Tragedy Refigured in Marlon James' A Brief History of Seven Killings'

Date
27/11/2024 (16:00-17:00)
Description
Seminar by Dr Justine McConnell (King's College, London)
New Directions in Queer and Trans History: Matt Cook and Mo Moulton in Conversation

New Directions in Queer and Trans History: Matt Cook and Mo Moulton in Conversation

Date
04/12/2024 (16:00-18:00)
Description
Professor Matt Cook, who holds the Jonathan Cooper Chair in the History of Sexuality (University of Oxford), is in conversation with Professor Mo Moulton (University of Birmingham), followed by a general discussion.
Peril at the pool: Narcissus and other mythical adolescents

Peril at the pool: Narcissus and other mythical adolescents

Date
04/12/2024 (16:00-17:00)
Description
Seminar by Professor Richard Buxton (Bristol)
Letters, Resource Distribution, and Gender in the Late Antique Mediterranean

Letters, Resource Distribution, and Gender in the Late Antique Mediterranean

Date
11/12/2024 (16:00-17:00)
Description
Seminar by Dr Victoria Leonard (Coventry)
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