We explore the mystery of Lindow man in the context of British history in the period of transition from Celtic to Roman Britain. In the afternoon we study important artefacts which illustrate those times. According to Sellars and Yeatman History started in 55 BC when Julius Caesar invaded Britain but there was already a flourishing… Read more »
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 »
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 »