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J3: A Roman ship's boat from the Portus Magnus of Alexandria |
A small Roman boat was discovered in the port of Alexandria. Why was it transporting a large iron anchor at the moment it sank? Professor Damian Robinson presents this fascinating and rare find. |
Damian Robinson, Alexander Belov, Nesreen Elgaly, David Honore |
10 Mar 2025 |
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Islam: Executioner or Heir of Antiquity |
Tom Holland delivers his lecture - "Islam: Executioner or Heir of Antiquity" as part of the Classics Alumni Day - "Classics from Helen to the Hijaz" |
Tom Holland |
09 Jun 2014 |
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The Marlborough Gems at Blenheim Palace |
Part of the 2010 Alumni Weekend. Sir John Boardman gives a talk on the antique gems held in Blenheim Palace; the history of the collection and the significance to researching the Classics. |
John Boardman |
23 Nov 2010 |
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Creative Commons |
Introduction to Art of the Ancient World |
Donna Kurtz and Sir John Boardman talk about Sir John's life, his career and experiences as a classical scholar and also the relationship works of art from different cultures around the ancient world have with one another. |
John Boardman, Donna Kurtz |
11 Mar 2010 |
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Cradle of Western Civilization |
Professor Griffin from the Oxford University Society Travel Programme gives a humourous talk about the ancient Aegean Islands; the founding Minoan and Greek civilizations where philosophy, science, and literature were born and first flourished. |
Jasper Griffin |
12 Jun 2009 |
