6. Classical Civilisation?
Sixth and final lecture of Professor Dame Mary Beard's Gifford Lecture series
Event details
Date: Thursday 30 May 2019, 5.30 - 6.30pm
The lecture may be followed by questions. Latest finishing time is 7pm.
Venue: The Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LH
Lecture abstract
This lecture concludes the series by facing head on the idea of "classical civilisation". How far has it always been a weapon of elite exclusivity? Or how far has it simultaneously acted to challenge elite power? And what is its future?