Michael is a Professor in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick…

Latest book - 'X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries'

My history of discovery, 'X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries' was published in hardback by Hodder & Stoughtonon in May 2023 and is now available in paperback

Michael has been appointed as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Warwick...

International Lego Classicist 2022

Michael has been named as International Lego Classicist of the year 2022

Michael is the recipient of the 2021 Classical Association Prize for his outstanding work with Classics outreach

Michael has been named a National Teaching fellow by the HEA in recognition of teaching excellence


Scott is a lucid teacher who brings the past to life with his effortlessly engaging style.

 

- The Mail on Sunday.


Michael Scott deftly steers the study of ancient history into the twenty-first century.

- Prof. Walter Scheidel, Stanford University

 


This is a properly exciting state of the art History TV.

 

- DAILY EXPRESS

He’s a brilliant historian and communicator ... his new book, X Marks the Spot, is told with the spirit of an explorer and the intellectual rigour of an academic ... an exhilarating and eye-opening read.

- Anna Baty, Hodder & Stoughton Senior Commissioning Editor

Michael, honestly, I do think the students of Warwick are very lucky to have you because your enthusiasm is so fabulous.

- STEPHEN FRY.

The experience of Ancient Festivals

I am working with colleagues in the Dept of Classics at the University of Warwick on a volume entitled Experiencing Festivals […] Read More

X Marks the Spot book Michael Scott publicity

X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries

Uncovering the physical remains of our past is a quintessential human itch; the pursuit of every society from the ancients […] Read More

An interview with Professor Michael Scott – Agora

In this issue of Agora, celebrating ten years of the Lytham St Annes Classical Association 2014—2024, Michael is interviewd by […] Read More

Sex – A Bonkers History

In a new series airing at 9pm on September 18th on Sky History, I put Amanda Holden through her paces, […] Read More

Sometimes a festival ain’t no party – the curious case of the Panathenaic festival in ancient Athens’ – LSA CA – 16th Jan 2025

To celebrate the 11th year of the Lytham Saint Anne’s CA, Michael will be giving a talk entitled ‘Sometimes a […] Read More