Nosing around the Mediterranean.
The ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece & Rome.
With Charles Freeman.
Monday 11th July
Monday 11th July
7-8pm at All Saints Church, Saxtead
7-8pm at All Saints Church, Saxtead
Charles first visited Rome in 1966 when he was based at the British School during his gap year.
Charles first visited Rome in 1966 when he was based at the British School during his gap year.
Over the years he has been in and out of Turkey, Greece and Italy visiting remote areas, exploring abandoned sites and leading study tours.
Over the years he has been in and out of Turkey, Greece and Italy visiting remote areas, exploring abandoned sites and leading study tours.
His Egypt, Greece and Rome, Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean. now in its third edition, is considered a standard work on the subject and he is Historical Consultant to the prestigious Blue Guides.
His Egypt, Greece and Rome, Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean. now in its third edition, is considered a standard work on the subject and he is Historical Consultant to the prestigious Blue Guides.
This talk will focus on why he is so fascinated by the classical, medieval and Renaissance pasts of this region.
This talk will focus on why he is so fascinated by the classical, medieval and Renaissance pasts of this region.
