Date: Wednesday, 30th July

 

Tutor: Philip Kenrick is a specialist in the study of Roman pottery. He has  worked on projects in Britain, Italy, Libya, Turkey and Jordan and has also, for  twenty years, led cultural tours to various Mediterranean destinations. He has  written archaeological guides to Libya and Algeria. 

 

Description: In the days before the construction of fast modern roads and the means to take  advantage of them, the Mediterranean Sea constituted the best and fastest  means of communication and trade.  

     This course will take a look, from the viewpoint of visible antiquities, at how the  Mediterranean affected the peoples who lived around its shores over the course  of history, falling approximately into four parts: 

 

•Exploration and colonisation by Greeks and Phoenicians 

•The rise and dominance of Rome 

•The decline of Rome and the advent of Islam 

•The rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire. 

 

Level of course: Any level

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Student requirements: There are no requirements other than an interest in history and in Mediterranean lands. The course should be enjoyable for anyone!

 

The schedule: 10am–4pm with four lectures, including breaks for tea and lunch. See full breakdown below.

Lecture 1: 10–11am 

Tea break: 11–11.30am

Lecture 2: 11.30–12.30pm  

Lunch break: 12.30–1.30pm  

Lecture 3: 1.30–2.30pm  

Afternoon tea break: 2.30–3pm

Lecture 4: 3–4 pm