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Warwick Ancient Drama Festival returns with Aeschylus’ Agamemnon

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:45 GMT

The 11^th annual Warwick Ancient Drama Festival returns to The University of Warwick on 30 and 31 January presenting Aeschylus’ Agamemnon.

Unearthing Pompeii: Professor Michael Scott delves into recent revelations

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:43:00 GMT

Pompeii continues to reveal its secrets, fascinating historians and archaeologists alike. Amidst the ashes of antiquity, Michael Scott, Professor of Classics and Ancient History and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Warwick delves into the recent revelations emerging from this iconic archaeological site.

Warwick Ancient Drama Festival Returns with Aeschylus’ The Persians

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:30:00 GMT

The University of Warwick’s Ancient Drama Festival is set to return for its tenth year, featuring Aeschylus' The Persians. Funded by the British Academy, the festival will take place on the 25th and 26th January 2024 at the Warwick Arts Centre.

Research team sheds light on Roman financial crisis

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:02:00 GMT

New scientific analysis of the composition of Roman denarii has brought fresh understanding to a financial crisis briefly mentioned by the Roman statesman and writer Marcus Tullius Cicero in his essay on moral leadership, De Officiis, and solved a longstanding historical debate.

Two Warwick researchers recognised as outstanding with European Research Council grants

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:35:41 GMT

Dr Charlotte Heath-Kelly of the Department of Politics and International Studies and Dr Joseph Sanzo from Classics and the Institute of Advanced Studies have each been awarded a €1.5M Starting Grant by the European Research Council in recognition of, and support for, their pioneering research. They are two of just 22 UK researchers chosen to receive awards in this funding round.

Warwick Classics Network receives the support of the A. G. Leventis Foundation

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:42:54 GMT

The A. G. Leventis Foundation is to support the work of the Warwick Classics Network and their work to further encourage the teaching of Classical Civilisation and Ancient History in schools across the UK, and especially in Warwickshire and Coventry.

The Oculus hosts Professor Michael Scott's Inaugural Lecture

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:31:18 GMT

Ancient historian Michael Scott will celebrate his recent appointment as Professor with an inaugural lecture at The Oculus entitled ‘This is Sparta!: The Ancient World Then and Now’ on Wednesday, 20th February 2019.

Medea comes to the Belgrade Theatre

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:21:59 GMT

Euripides’ tragedy about love, betrayal and revenge is coming to Coventry. The play will be produced by Classics students at the University of Warwick, and will be performed in the Main Stage of the prestigious Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

Known as one the most tragic pieces of ancient Greek theatre, the play tells the story of the former barbarian princess Medea and her desire to exact revenge against her unfaithful husband, Jason.

Io Io Io! Modern Christmas vs Roman Saturnalia

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:35:53 GMT

Partying, pantomime, feasting and gift-giving are all established traditions of the Christmas season. At the same time of the year over 2000 years ago, Romans had the very same customs in celebration of a different festival – Saturnalia.

Classics expert honoured by University of Warwick

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:03:40 GMT

The University of Warwick has honoured an acclaimed Classics expert who has helped open up the ancient world to state school pupils including many in Coventry