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

Location

The Lit & Phil | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

Advertisement
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

(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

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

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
The Lit and Phil

Host or Publisher The Lit and Phil

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Emotional Regulation Workshop
Thu, 14 May at 11:30 am Emotional Regulation Workshop

Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library

WORKSHOPS
Northumberlandia guided walk
Thu, 14 May Northumberlandia guided walk

Northumberlandia

Foundations of Workplace Wellbeing
Thu, 14 May at 01:00 pm Foundations of Workplace Wellbeing

Pitman Training Newcastle

WORKSHOPS
Women in STEM Networking Event | North East
Thu, 14 May at 02:00 pm Women in STEM Networking Event | North East

Atom Bank Corporate Offices

MEETUPS
Armani Makeup Masterclass with Pablo Rodriguez
Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm Armani Makeup Masterclass with Pablo Rodriguez

Fenwick Newcastle

ART
Alfie\u2019s Presents: Sip & Seek \u2013 by Soluna, 14th May
Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Alfie’s Presents: Sip & Seek – by Soluna, 14th May

Alfie's Bar

ART NONPROFIT
Between the salt and the ash by Jake Morris-Campbell
Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Between the salt and the ash by Jake Morris-Campbell

Curtis Auditorium

ART LITERARY-ART
Anderson Place - Newcastle's lost Jewel talk by Richard Pears
Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Anderson Place - Newcastle's lost Jewel talk by Richard Pears

Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library

Newcastle Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! :)
Tue, 24 Oct at 10:00 am Newcastle Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! :)

Central Station

CONTESTS
Treasure Hunt Newcastle - The Castle and the Quayside - 1\u00bd - 2\u00bd hours
Sat, 12 Mar at 09:00 am Treasure Hunt Newcastle - The Castle and the Quayside - 1½ - 2½ hours

Grey's Monument

ART THEATRE
An Evening With... Justine Hazlehurst
Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm An Evening With... Justine Hazlehurst

The Common Room of the Great North

ART LITERARY-ART
Summer Term 2026 (North East England): On-site schools archives workshops
Tue, 05 May at 10:00 am Summer Term 2026 (North East England): On-site schools archives workshops

Discovery Museum

WORKSHOPS
The History of Folk Horror
Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm The History of Folk Horror

Dance City

The History of Folk Horror
Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm The History of Folk Horror

Dance City

ART LITERARY-ART
Newcastle: Centenary of the Miners' Lock-out and the General Strike 1926
Wed, 06 May at 11:00 am Newcastle: Centenary of the Miners' Lock-out and the General Strike 1926

Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library

ClassicsFest| Satellite Lectures | Food and Feasting in Classical Art
Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm ClassicsFest| Satellite Lectures | Food and Feasting in Classical Art

The Lit & Phil

ART ENTERTAINMENT
Sports Heroes of the late 19th Century talk by Peter Welsh
Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm Sports Heroes of the late 19th Century talk by Peter Welsh

Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library

SPORTS
Celebrating 100 Years of David Attenborough
Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Celebrating 100 Years of David Attenborough

Great North Museum: Hancock

Jesmond Community Festival x Discover Jesmond 1888: Guided Tours
Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am Jesmond Community Festival x Discover Jesmond 1888: Guided Tours

St George's Close, NE2 2TF Jesmond, United Kingdom

FESTIVALS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
John Robb: Punk Rock Ruined My Life, with Pauline Murray
Sun, 10 May at 06:00 pm John Robb: Punk Rock Ruined My Life, with Pauline Murray

PILGRIM

LIVE-MUSIC ART

What's Happening Next in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Discover Newcastle Upon Tyne Events