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Dr Elena Giusti on the 2018 Women's Prize for Fiction

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:46:47 GMT

Dr Elena Giusti, Assistant Professor in Latin Literature and Language, discusses the 2018 Women's Prize for Fiction, won by Kamila Shamsie for her novel Home Fire, a reworking of Sophocles' Greek tragedy.

Prof Kevin Butcher investigates myth-making and the coins of the Roman provinces

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:05:09 GMT

Writing for BBC History Professor Kevin Butcher shares three myths found on Roman coins, two quite obscure and one a little more famous.

Coin expert Dr Rowan comments on the new pound coin

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:04:49 GMT

Assistant Professor of Classics and Ancient History Claire Rowan, expert in numismatics (the history of coinage) comments today on the introduction of the new pound coin.

Dr Michael Scott explores Italy's Invisible Cities: Florence

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:02:01 GMT

Dr Michael Scott, Associate Professor in the Classics and Ancient History Department at the University of Warwick, as a part of his Invisible Cities series on BBC One, explores the romantic city of Florence with co-host Alexander Armstrong.

How Archimedes took on the Romans, Dr Michael Scott tells the story in BBC History Magazine

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:24:41 GMT

Ancient Greek thinker Archimedes is renowned for being an eccentric with his head stuck in the clouds, but he was so much more. His ingenious inventions helped wage warfare on the Roman empire, says Dr Michael Scott in BBC History magazine.

From bes to Bitcoin: alternative currencies in the ancient Roman world

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:27:59 GMT

Be it Bristol or Brixton, in recent years a number of cities in Britain have developed their own alternative, local currencies. Intended to support independent businesses, these currencies work alongside pounds sterling to encourage more money to be spent in the local economy. But, as historian Clare Rowan explains, the concept is anything but modern – in fact, alternative currencies date back as far as ancient Rome…

The design of money reflects how we see the society and culture that we live in, says Dr Clare Rowan

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:10:06 GMT

Dr Claire Rowan, History of currency and numismatics expert in the UNiversity of Warwick Classics and Ancient History department comments on the introduction of the new polymer five pound notes.

Warwick Classics academics contribute to biggest selling History magazine

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:26:58 GMT

This year several of the university’s academics from the Classics & Ancient History department have contributed to BBC History Magazine.

Caesar's elephant and Usekerte–Osicerda

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:52:15 GMT

Dr Clare Rowan, Research Fellow in Numismatics, presents Warwick Department of Classics and Ancient History's Coin of the Month: Osicerda (1292-3) imitating Julius Caesar's elephant and 'snake' coin struck in 49 BC.

Severus Alexander and Amaseia

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:56:44 GMT

Dr Clare Rowan, Research Fellow in Numismatics, presents Warwick Department of Classics and Ancient History's Coin of the Month: Severus Alexander showing the city of Amaseia.