Classics News and Events
Tokens, Writing and (Ac)counting: A Conversation with Denise Schmandt-Besserat and Bill Maurer
Ancient meets modern in this conversation about the relevance and power of tokens in human society, part of the Token Communities in the Ancient Mediterranean Project.
Two Minutes with Dr Michael Scott
Dr Michael Scott, Associate Professor in the department, discusses links between his research and teaching, bringing his work to a wider audience through outreach activities and what's special about Warwick in this recent 'Two minutes with' video created by Warwick Internal Comms. Click here to watch.
Classical Texting- Divine Humour and Disability: The Curious Case of Iliad Book One
Read Annie Sharples' take on Iliad Book One and its ramifications toward ancient attitudes to disability here.
Dr Michael Scott named as National Teaching Fellow
Dr Michael Scott, Asssociate Professor in Classics and Ancient History, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy - the top award for teaching in Higher Education. Read more about Michael's teaching and his award here on the Warwick website and here on the Higher Education Academy website.
The King and the Hybrid
David Swan explores the role of fantastic creatures on British Iron Age Coinage in August's coin of the month.