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Learning About Life in the Roman Legions

by tl | May 14, 2024 | Academic

First Form pupils travelled to the British Museum in London with the Classics Department to explore the incredible collections of antiquities on display. The focus of the visit was for our young Classicists to view the exciting new exhibition: ‘Legion: Life in...

A Powerful Performance of The Persians

by tl | Jan 27, 2024 | Academic

Greek and Classical Civilisation pupils enjoyed a festival of ancient drama held at Warwick University. The day included a powerful performance of The Persians by Aeschylus, the earliest surviving Greek tragedy and the only one to draw its plot from historical events,...

Exploring Knossos at Ashmolean

by tl | May 9, 2023 | Trips

Fourth Form pupils studying Greek and Latin were transported to the palace of Knossos in Crete, as they explored the wondrous artefacts on display at the Ashmolean Museum. The new exhibition, ‘Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth and Reality’ was the first ever UK exhibition to...