Classics & Ancient History
The history, literature, culture, philosophy and languages of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Classics & Ancient History
Greek and Latin Metre
In this course, Professor Armand D’Angour (University of Oxford) introduces some of the more popular metrical forms of Greek and Latin poetry. In the first module, we look at dactylic hexameter, the metre used in Greek and Roman epic poetry....
Dr Armand D'Angour
Oxford University
Classics & Ancient History
Sophocles: Antigone
In this course, Professor Edith Hall (King’s College, London) explores Sophocles’ great tragedy, Antigone. Having situated the play in its historical and geographical context, we spend some time introducing the key characters in the play—the two sisters, Antigone and Ismene,...
Prof. Edith Hall
King's College, London
Classics & Ancient History
Aeschylus: Agamemnon
In this course, Dr Oliver Thomas (University of Nottingham) explores Aeschylus’ Agamemnon, the first part of Aeschylus’ great trilogy, the Oresteia, which was first performed in Athens in 458 BC. After a brief introduction to the trilogy as a whole,...
Dr Oliver Thomas
Nottingham University
Classics & Ancient History
Euripides: Hippolytus
In this course, Dr James Morwood (University of Oxford) explores Euripides’ Hippolytus, a play in which the goddess Cypris, takes revenge on Hippolytus for his refusal to worship her. As we move through the course, we focus on six scenes...
Dr James Morwood
Oxford University
Classics & Ancient History
Euripides: Electra
In this course, Professor Judith Mossman (University of Nottingham) explores Euripides’ Electra, a play which depicts a brother and sister avenging their father’s death by killing their own mother. As we move through the course, we think about a number...
Prof. Judith Mossman
Nottingham University