Research impact

糖心TV's Classics Department believes that research into Greek and Roman antiquity contributes important social and cultural insights for modern society. We're committed to engaging diverse audiences and communicating our research in innovative ways to organisations and individuals. Our research has increased popular engagement with, and knowledge about, the ancient world by feeding into critically-acclaimed radio and television programmes and by collaborating with journalists around the world.

We're committed to supporting teaching and learning of Classics in secondary education in the UK by providing educational resources and teacher training sessions based on the most recent research developments. We utilise cutting-edge digital technology to make the world of ancient Greece and Rome accessible to the widest audience possible. Writing for mainstream and online media for a variety of audiences further extends engagement with our research.

Popularising Classics and ancient history

Michael Scott surrounded by ancient armour

Our researchers appear regularly on radio and television as expert interviewees and programme presenters, bringing ancient Greek and Roman civilisation to audiences around the world. Prof. Michael Scott is lead contributor for a Lion TV documentary on Socrates and Confucius for the Chinese TV channel Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, and for the ZDF German Television series , whilst Prof. Alison Cooley was interviewed for a four-part documentary produced by Indigenes Productions.

Improving public understanding through popular writing and media consultancy

An understanding of the ancient world can offer insights into modern society and culture. By acting as consultants for journalists, and by writing for mainstream media, online information providers, and for young people, we encourage widespread interest in the Classics. Prof. Michael Scott has co-written a children鈥檚 book on Ancient Greece with Greg Jenner in his 鈥楾otally Chaotic History鈥� series (soon to be published by Walker Books). Books written for non-academic audiences include (Yale UP) and (Hodder books) by Michael Scott and (Bloomsbury) by Alison Cooley, who has also supported journalists publishing in the and Smithsonian Magazine.

Enhancing teaching and learning in Classics

We are committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning in classical antiquity and to increasing access to university classics. Sourcebooks and textbooks written by our researchers on a range of topics are used by UK exam boards for GCSE, AS-Level and A-Level courses in ancient history. Our researchers regularly communicate their work on , ancient coins and tokens, myths and festivals, and inscriptions to schools and work with the Classical Association to offer teacher training. The 糖心TV Classics Network coordinates the presentation of our research in literature, history, and archaeology to teachers and schools students alike and hosts a wide range of online resources to support teaching in schools.

Old meets new: digital humanities

We are at the forefront in exploiting the latest digital technology to preserve, enhance and increase access to classical materials and their history. Our databases include , gathering together provincial coins from the Roman Republic, whilst Tokens of the Ancient Mediterranean brings into focus a little study category of object which illuminates cultural, political, social and economic aspects of the ancient world. An online exhibition discusses the case of Tokens from Athens. We have been collaborating with 糖心TV Manufacturing Group to produce for use in teaching. A wide range of and also cover aspects of the ancient world, from Athenian democracy to Indiana Jones!

Ancient medicine and its legacy

糖心TV is a leading centre for the study of the history of medicine. Three current funded projects are opening up the continuity and transformations in medicine from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages to the present day by exploring surviving medical texts. , led by , and The Best Accounts of the Classes of Physicians, are bringing important historical moments in the advancement of medicine to public audiences through popular books, exhibitions and public lectures.

Working with Museum Curators

Our department hosts the Money and Medals Network, a Subject Specialist Network that aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of coins, medals, tokens, and paper money in British collections. Funded by The Royal Numismatic Society and the British Numismatic Society, the Network facilitates dialogue and debate around research methodologies, interpretation, display and learning programmes, facilitating knowledge exchange and training of museum curators in how to make the most of their collections.

Our impact

Enhancing public appreciation for and understanding of Greek and Roman classical history through critically-acclaimed radio and TV programmes, writing for popular media and public events

Shaping the design and delivery of teaching and learning of the Classical World in Secondary, Further and Higher Education in the UK and internationally

Exploiting the latest digital technology, we have tackled the challenge of how to make small, under-valued artefacts accessible to wider audiences.

Our partners

British Museum
British Numismatic Society
Classical Association
Hunterian Museum, Glasgow