Classics Talks in London 2010

St Paul's Girls' School in London, are holding a series of open talks this spring:

Professor Paul Cartledge, A G Leventis professor of Greek Culture, Clare College, Cambridge, on his latest book 'Ancient Greece: A History in Eleven Cities' - Tuesday 27th April

Dr Rosalind Thomas, Balliol, Oxford: 'Greek History: Thucydides' Thursday 6th May

Dr Peter Jones: 'The Art of Homer' Wednesday 12th May

Peter Brown, Trinity, Oxford: 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Rubbish Dump: the Rediscovery of Menander's Comedies in the Twentieth Century' Wednesday 15th September

All talks are free of charge and will start at 4.45. They are open to schools throughout London for GCSE and A Level pupils.

For more information please contact Jasmine Ramsay Gray on Jasmine.Ramsay.Gray@spgs.org

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For a wonderful day out...

The Roman Baths at Bath

The Museum, Caerleon

St Albans, Herts

Fishbourne Palace

Bignor Roman Villa

Hadrian's Wall

The British Museum

 

We believe that all children are entitled to the opportunity of learning about the languages and cultures of the ancient world, and that these subjects are wonderful tools for enhancing literacy, social awareness and analytical skills. Through a range of initiatives in UK state schools, we work to enrich the curriculum by promoting learning about the ancient world.