Classics News and Events
Rome's Invisible City - BBC1 June 1st 9pm
On June 1st, Dr Michael Scott's latest documentary 'Rome's Invisible City', co-presented with Xander Armstrong, aired on BBC1 at 9pm. The show was watched by over 4.4 millions viewers and received very favourable reviews in print, on line and from the BBC Audience Appreciation Index system. Michael live-tweeted during the programme to answer comments and questions. You can still see the programme on BBC iplayer until June 28th: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05xxl4t You can follow Michael's tweets by searching for #invisiblerome
Kevin Butcher writes for the BBC
As Islamic State fighters clash with Syrian government forces around the historic site, it is worth considering what the loss of this wonder, dubbed the "Venice of the Sands",
糖心TV Distinguished Lecture Series - Dr Michael Scott and Prof Brian Cox
On 19th May 2015, Dr Michael Scott from Classics at 糖心TV and Prof Brian Cox from Physics at Manchester will debate the interdisiciplinarity of arts and science as part of the .
The coin that killed Caesar?
George Heath asks the question in .
糖心TV students get their hands dirty!
On Monday students on the Art and Architecture module run by Dr Zahra Newby got the chance to experience ancient stone carving techniques. In a workshop led by sculptor, , they experimented with carving limestone and soapstone, giving them the chance to see how labour intensive carving stone actually is.
Generously sponsored by local business ; funded as part of an held by Dr Newby. For student perspectives on the event, read the .
