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Saturday, July 31
Oliver Dickinson on Homer, archaeology and history
by
arltblogger
on Fri 30 Jul 2004 16:27 PDT
Taking Homeric archaeology during mods started Oliver on Homer.
This April in Athens he heard in a lecture about a newly discovered Hittite epic that sounded very like the Iliad. The theme of the lecture was that Homer gives us a rattling good story, but not history. more »
Friday, July 30
Why study Greek vase-painting?
by
arltblogger
on Fri 30 Jul 2004 01:07 PDT
Today's report from the ARLT Summer School, where the weather is wonderful, the surroundings are inspiring, and the lectures are intriguing. more »
Wednesday, July 28
Augustus, benefactor of mankind
by
arltblogger
on Wed 28 Jul 2004 23:18 BST
I didn't know what to expect, to be honest, when Professor Jeremy Paterson stood up to speak, with a straight face, about Augustus as benefactor of mankind. The fact that he has written about economics (the dismal science) made me more doubtful, but in fact the lecture was positive and full of human interest. Augustus probably was really popular, and what people said in praise of him probably was sincere. more »
The entertaining Dr Jones
by
arltblogger
on Wed 28 Jul 2004 22:34 BST
It's stating the obvious I know, but Peter Jones is a constant joy - except of course to those who ... more » Tuesday, July 27
ARLT settles in Sedbergh
by
arltblogger
on Tue 27 Jul 2004 15:28 PDT
Wowee!! What a wonderful place for a Summer School! Just wait till I can upload a few pictures to show ... more » Tuesday, July 20
The Ermine Street Guard 20 years ago
by
arltblogger
on Tue 20 Jul 2004 13:09 PDT
The Ermine Street Guard is
going strong, but it is some time since I have seen them out in force.
... more »
Friday, July 16
What colour were the Romans?
by
arltblogger
on Fri 16 Jul 2004 20:45 BST
Just as European tradition (let alone Hollywood) has portrayed Jesus as white Caucasian, in clear contradiction to the facts, so we tend to think of the Romans as white, or at least as sun-tanned Italians. A Daily Telegraph article challenges our assumption... more »
A Funny Thing is a huge success at the National, apparently
by
arltblogger
on Fri 16 Jul 2004 20:09 BST
The Nation Theatre's current production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is not only excellent and funny, but a bargain for those who can get the �10 tickets. more »
Wednesday, July 14
The Government rallies to the aid of Classics
by
arltblogger
on Wed 14 Jul 2004 11:52 BST
Monday 12 July saw a small gleam of hope come from Westminster. Let us hope AQA reverses their decision.
Tory ... more » Tuesday, July 13
Like opening a box of luxury chocolates
by
arltblogger
on Tue 13 Jul 2004 13:25 BST
Even if it had been a gloomy, cloudy morning - and it wasn't, it was as
bright as July should ... more »
Monday, July 12
That 'Roman' wedding
by
arltblogger
on Mon 12 Jul 2004 00:26 BST
I've just transferred some wedding photos from the Boston Globe site to
this one (see the photo album called Roman ... more »
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