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

Warwick Venice Centre Blog: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) Michael Scott visits China

2024 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Marco Polo, the great Venetian traveller and merchant who crossed Asia […] Read More

Coming in 2025, ‘Dark Greece’ made by Gruppe 5 for ZDF Television

In Production Ancient Greece tells the dark story of the civilisation that is considered the cradle of our culture. When […] Read More

X Marks the Spot – Malvern Festival of Ideas – Sunday 9 March 2025 12.15pm

Unearthing the physical remains of our past is a quintessential human itch – seen in every society from the ancients […] Read More