Upcoming
BBC History Warner Weekends – 27th September – Herefordshire
Discover the stories, risks and revelations that shaped the ancient world and continue to shape us today. Michael Scott is Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. He is the author of multiple books on the ancient Mediterranean world as well as ancient Global History; and has written and presented a […]
Themistocles with Michael Scott – Chelsea History Festival – 1st October
Join Michael Scott as he explores the fascinating history of the rise and fall of Athens’ naval mastermind, Themistocles. About the event Themistocles, the instrumental political and military figure of the ancient world, best known for his role in the defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Salamis, which cemented him as an icon […]
Themistocles: The Rise and Fall of Athens’s Naval Mastermind – Warwick Words 5th October 2026
The ancient-Athenian statesman and naval commander Themistocles was called ‘the most illustrious Greek of his time’. In a dizzying rise to power, Themistocles masterminded Greek victory over Persia at Salamis, helping to preserve Greek freedom – yet his life was a rollercoaster of dazzling brilliance and catastrophic misjudgement. In this electrifying talk, acclaimed author and […]
BBC History Warner Weekends – 21st November – Warwickshire
Discover the stories, risks and revelations that shaped the ancient world and continue to shape us today. Michael Scott is Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. He is the author of multiple books on the ancient Mediterranean world as well as ancient Global History; and has written and presented a […]
Presidential Address – Lytham St Anne’s Classical Association – 7th January 2027
‘‘To do or not to do: the placement of guidance, rules and regulations in Greek sanctuaries’ Prof. Michael Scott is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International affairs and a Professor in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. He is also a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; Honorary Citizen of Delphi, […]
Past Events
Themistocles: the most illustrious Greek of his time? Saturday 18th April 2026 British Library
ON 18th April 2026 I will be talking at the British Library on ‘Themistocles: the most illustrious Greek of his time?’ as part of the 2026 HistFest. 18-19 APRIL | BRITISH LIBRARY HistFest is back! We’re thrilled to share details of HistFest 2026 at the British Library. From Ancient Greek naval commanders and Egyptian queens […]
The worst place you could ever be: visiting the ancient sanctuary of Olympia – AKS Lytham, 8th January 2026, 6.30pm
On Thursday 8th January 2026 I will be giving the Lytham St Annes Classical Association branch Presidential Lecture, entitled ‘The worst place you could ever be: visiting the ancient sanctuary of Olympia’ taking place at AKS Lytham, 6.30pm. To find out more, please visit the LSA website
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 through to today. But the stories behind archaeological exploration and discovery – what we seek when, what we end up finding, and what we then do with it – tell us as much about ourselves […]
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 festival ain’t no party – The curious case of the Panathenaic festival in ancient Athens‘ on 16th January 2025. More details to follow.
X Marks the Spot – Warwick Words Festival – 3rd October 2023
Through eight sensational stories of discovery, Professor Michael Scott traces the evolution of modern archaeology, from colonial expeditions to today’s cutting-edge digs, unearthing traps, curses and buried treasure along the way. We meet the characters who found world-famous discoveries such as the Rosetta Stone, the Terracotta Warriors and Machu Picchu. We investigate ancient human footprints, stunning shipwrecks, […]
An Evening with Mary Beard – Brighton Dome – 2nd October 2023
Spend a fascinating evening with renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard, interviewed by Michael Scott. Well known from the television, here she shines the spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman Empire, from the well known Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to the almost unknown Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE). Taking the audience beyond […]
X Marks the Spot – Gloucester History Festival – Tuesday 12th September
Through eight sensational stories of discovery, from the Rosetta Stone and the Terracotta Warriors to Machu Picchu, Michael Scott traces the evolution of archaeology itself from colonial expeditions to today’s cutting-edge digs. Trekking from the jungles of South America to the frozen highlands of Central Asia, investigating ancient human footprints and stunning shipwrecks, the star of BBC2’s […]
WCN A. G. Leventis Ancient Worlds Day – ‘Epic Worlds’ 28th June 2023
On 28th June 2023 the Warwick Classics Network will be running their popular annual A. G. Leventis Ancient Worlds Day for schools. This year’s theme is ‘Epic Worlds’ and Michael will be talking on epic and Ancient Greece (title tbc). Follow this link for information on past events and on information on booking your place […]
X Marks the Spot – Chalke Hill History Festival – Monday 26th June
3.45pm Monday 26th June X marks the Spot – The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries Michael will be talking about his new book on Monday 26th June. A PDF of the entire programme can be found here, although please do note that, at this stage, it is still subject to change. You can book […]
Unlocking the Future of the Past – Thursday 22nd June, 7.30pm
Unlocking the Future of the Past Thursday 22nd June, 7.30pm, King’s Arts Marquee Join Professor Michael Scott as he examines the greatest archaeological discoveries of the last 200 years to uncover the magic formula for a momentous discovery. Part of the King’s College School’s Arts Festoval 22-26th June. Follow this link to book your place
X Marks the Spot – Hay Festival Tuesday 30 May 2023, 5.30pm
Archaeological finds tell us a lot about the past, but the stories behind archaeological exploration and discovery – what we look for when, what we end up finding, and what we then do with it – tell us almost as much about ourselves today. Through eight sensational stories of discovery, Professor Michael Scott traces […]
Why Learn Classics? (title tbc) – Classics for All/WCN Teachers’ Day Tuesday 14th February 2023
The Warwick Classics Network, together with Classics for All, are running a day of talks and workshops at Barr’s Hill School in Coventry on how (and why) schools can introduce Classics and Ancient History to their curriculum. Barr’s Hill, under their amazing teacher Cassidy Phillips, have with the help of WCN and Classics for All […]
‘The historical context of Aristophanes’ Assemblywomen’ – lecture Friday 27th Jan 2023
Supporting the matinee performance of the Warwick Classics 2023 Ancient Drama Festival Production of Aristophanes’ Assemblywomen at Warwick Arts Centre on Friday 27th January 2023, the Department of Classics and Ancient History is offering a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars specifically for school students, and designed to link in with Greek, Classical Civilisation, Ancient […]
‘X Marks the Spot’: The Discovery and Discoverers of our Past – Lytham St Anne’s 5th January 2023
Prof. Michael Scott 5 January 2023, 7pm ‘X Marks the Spot’: The Discovery and Discoverers of our Past Join our President Professor Michael Scott for a very special celebratory event and what promises to be an excellent lecture, as he takes us on a journey of intellectual discovery and adventure through some of the world’s […]
‘Group-Think: The Experience of Being in a Group at Ancient Greek Religious Festivals’ – 4:15-5:00pm Thursday 7th July 2022
Michael will be speaking on ‘Group-Think: The Experience of Being in a Group at Ancient Greek Religious Festivals’ as part of the Experience of Ancient Festivals conference at the University of Warwick. Find out more about the conference programme and how to register via this link.
The Gritty Realities of the Ancient Olympic Games – 30th June 2022
As we get ready for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, in this talk, we will put ourselves in the footsteps of those who attended the ancient Olympics. Just what did it take to get to ancient Olympia? What did you have to bring with you – as athlete and as spectator? Where did you sleep? What […]
As we get ready for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, in this talk, we will put ourselves in the footsteps of those who attended the ancient Olympics. Just what did it take to get to ancient Olympia? What did you have to bring with you – as athlete and as spectator? Where did you sleep? What did you eat? Where did you wash? What did each of the days of the ancient Olympic games have in store and what were the key messages to take away? Most importantly, would any of us actually have wanted to ever be there ourselves?
The lecture will be followed by a short briefing on opportunities for part-time study in the Department and the chance to talk to current staff and students over drinks.
Thursday 30th June 2022, 6.15-8pm
University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL
Faculty of Arts Building, room FAB 0.08
Find out more about the event and how to book your place here
