Classics News and Events
BBC Radio 4: Spin the Globe - Dr Michael Scott
Dr Michael Scott's new series for BBC Radio 4 starts on Tuesday 12th November 4pm. 'Spin the Globe' takes the most famous dates in history and asks what else was happening around the globe apart from the event that has made that date so important. Episode 1: Tuesday 12th November 4pm: 1605 and the Gunpowder plot. Episode 2: Tuesday 19th November 4pm: 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. Episode 3: Tuesday 26th November 4pm: 1914 and the outbreak of WW1. Episode 4: Tuesday 2nd December 4pm: 4/3 BC and the life of Christ.
Coin of the Month: The YHD Coins of Judah
Chosen by Joe Grimwade, a second year undergraduate. What makes people think money IS money? Read about it here.
Hallowe'en special of Classics Wednesday live!
The Classics Wednesday Hallowe'en special is now live and public on IGGY and is also available to view on the Knowledge Centre web pages. See it here.
New Coins at Warwick Blog Entry
Intended or Accidental? Questions surrounding Crawford 480/20. Read it here.
Clare Rowan speaking at Godolphin & Latymer Ancient World Breakfast Club
Clare Rowan will be speaking at the Godolphin & Latymer Ancient World Breakfast Club (London, 7.30am on 8th November) , on Politics, alliances and empire at the end of the Roman Republic.