Classics come to life
Families can enjoy learning about the worlds of ancient Rome and Greece this weekend at a day of activities, lectures and performances for all ages hosted by the University of St Andrews.
Families can enjoy learning about the worlds of ancient Rome and Greece this weekend at a day of activities, lectures and performances for all ages hosted by the University of St Andrews.
CAPTION: Students and staff recently took part in the charity event 'Homerathon' CREDIT: Hannah Swithinbank
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Classical scholars at the University of St Andrews will stage an epic 12-hour performance of the ancient work of Homer for charity next month.
School pupils from all over Scotland demonstrated the enduring appeal of the ancient subject of Classics at a special event at the University of St Andrews today (Wednesday 15th June 2005).
St Andrews will this week play host to public talks on two very different aspects of Greek and Roman culture: erupting volcanoes and virtues in Greek tragedy.
A body founded over a hundred years ago to promote the teaching of Classics in Scotland has appointed a new Honorary President.
CAPTION: Winners and Organisers of this year's Classics competition
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A group of up to eighty local school pupils with an interest in the Classics will be welcomed to the University of St Andrews next week (Wednesday 12th March, 2003) for a conference aimed especially at pupils of the subject at Highers level.