ClassicsFest | Eating, Not Cheating: The Moral Economics of Food

Schedule

Thu May 14 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

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The Lit & Phil | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

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Explore how Rome managed food shortages, speculation, and public unrest. With Dr Marta Garcia Morcillo
About this Event

Thursday 14th May | 3pm

Eating, Not Cheating: The Moral Economics of Food in Ancient Rome

With Dr Marta Garcia Morcillo, Lecturer in Ancient History, Newcastle University

Explore how Rome managed food shortages, speculation, and public unrest. Dr Marta Garcia Morcillo examines grain supply politics, the impact of food crises on fairness, and how these ancient issues resonate today.

A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

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The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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