In this blog post, I discuss 'ugly manuscripts' as our essential textual evidence for editing Galen's treatise on simple drugs.

The Challenges of Reconstructing Ancient Greek Rhetoric: A Workshop on the History of Rhetoric, from Classical Athens to the Renaissance.

Confirmed speakers and chairs: Mike Edwards, David Lines, Caroline Petit, Simon Swain, Nicolas Wiater, Frédérique Woerther.

Organised by Dr. Caroline Petit

Full description, programme and registration here!

On 30th April, 2nd and 3rd year students taking the Democracy and Imperialism module engaged in a live debate via the international portal with Monash University Classics students. They debated three topics: the power of women in Athens, the most democratic space in ancient Athens and the most radical Athenian politician. Students worked in groups to prepare presentations, then rebutt arguments and make further points before a vote was taken on each topic. Many thanks to the IGGY team who were there videoing the debate, with the resulting footage to be used in IGGY outreach events, as well as on the Plaza big screen on University Campus

A coin of Cunobelinus, chosen by undergraduate David Swan. Click here to read the entry.

On Friday 7th February 2014, the Department of Classics at Warwick will welcome 125 students and staff from a wide range of schools across the country to its annual Ancient Theatre Schools' day, centred around the Warwick Classics Society's performance of Plautus' Pseudolus.

The day will encompass lectures and seminars from staff and students on the contexts and performance of ancient theatre. It is supported by an Impact Grant from the Humanities Research Fund and an IATL Student as Performer award.