Free Lecture: Secluded or Active? Reconstructing Women’s Lives in Ancient Athens
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Get a taste of what to expect at the Hellenic Museum Summer School 2027, in this free talk presented by Summer School lecturer Dr Christopher Gribbin.
Were ancient Athenian women hidden away at home or were they active members of their community? The answer is complicated. Our sources are limited, unreliable and contradict each other. Archaeology and texts paint different pictures. Trying to make sense of the evidence is challenging. This talk will look at the evidence from historians, legal cases, literature, vase painting and the remains of ancient houses to explore what we can really know about the role and status of women in ancient Athens.
Details and inclusions
✨60-minute talk including opportunity for Q&A
✨Online attendees will receive the Zoom link by email in the week leading up to the event
✨All attendees will receive access to the Zoom replay within 3 days of the event
Get a taste of what to expect at the Hellenic Museum Summer School 2027, in this free talk presented by Summer School lecturer Dr Christopher Gribbin.
Were ancient Athenian women hidden away at home or were they active members of their community? The answer is complicated. Our sources are limited, unreliable and contradict each other. Archaeology and texts paint different pictures. Trying to make sense of the evidence is challenging. This talk will look at the evidence from historians, legal cases, literature, vase painting and the remains of ancient houses to explore what we can really know about the role and status of women in ancient Athens.
Details and inclusions
✨60-minute talk including opportunity for Q&A
✨Online attendees will receive the Zoom link by email in the week leading up to the event
✨All attendees will receive access to the Zoom replay within 3 days of the event
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280 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3000
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