Michael Scott - Presidential Lecture on the Panathenaia

Name: Michael Scott - Presidential Lecture on the Panathenaia
Start: 2025-01-16T19:00:00+00:00
Location: FY8 1DT Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu Jan 16 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

FY8 1DT Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom | Lytham St Annes, EN

All welcome for the highlight of our annual lecture series, doors open from 6:15 for 🍰 ☕️ 📚 and the chance to meet Michael!
Prof Scott is a prolific broadcaster, author and public engagement specialist who was the recipient of the Classical Association Prize in 2021 and has been our wonderful President since we were founded in 2014.
In his 2025 talk, Michael will focus on the highlight of the ancient Athenian religious and cultural calendar, the Panathenaic Festival, and shed new light on its history. Michael combines his academic work with his position as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Warwick and you can read about his latest book on archaeology, X Marks the Spot, on his website.
Tickets are available on the night for £5 or free to members (join via https://lsaclassics.com/join-us/). Digital access also available for online members so join us wherever you are based!
Free car parking, second hand bookstall, raffle and a very friendly welcome 🤗