We survey Roman history in its days of glory and empire illustrated in the afternoon by a visit to the British Museum during which we will examine key artefacts including the exquisite Portland Vase. Italy before the ascent of Rome was dominated by the Etruscans who left magnificent tombs filled with pottery, statues and jewellery.… Read more »
An introduction to Greek history and mythology from the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations to the Classical era. In the afternoon there will be a guided tour of artefacts in the British Museum culminating with the Elgin Marbles. A summary of 3000 years of Greek history and mythology from the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations… Read more »
The Trojan War in History, Art and Literature at the City Lit was held on Sunday 27 January 2013. I expanded this into a tree day course on Saturdays 7th, 21st and 28th October 2017. We examined the causes, progress and aftermath of this famous war using the art and literature of Ancient Greece and later.… Read more »