Marathon2500 project

[Epictetus]

Via Mary Beard, I found another Marathon anniversary project. I’ve never heard of the promoter, which looks to be a non-profit, but it appears to have the backing of the Greek Foreign Ministry to some extent.

It includes some web-based seminars that look interesting. For instance, there is one on Life of a Soldier: Greek and Persian that includes a 90 minute lecture and then a Question-and-Answer period. I found some conflicting information on how to sign up: I'm not sure if you have to be in an educational institution or if individuals can do it.

They also have a Herodotus reading group.

http://www.marathon2500.org/

[Dithrambus]

Via Mary Beard, I found another Marathon anniversary project. I’ve never heard of the promoter, which looks to be a non-profit, but it appears to have the backing of the Greek Foreign Ministry to some extent.

It includes some web-based seminars that look interesting. For instance, there is one on Life of a Soldier: Greek and Persian that includes a 90 minute lecture and then a Question-and-Answer period. I found some conflicting information on how to sign up: I'm not sure if you have to be in an educational institution or if individuals can do it.

They also have a Herodotus reading group.

http://www.marathon2500.org/

It is possible for individuals who are interested to register for the webinar (I just did), Prof. Paul Cartledge of Cambridge University, who is a noted author and considered an expert on Classical Athens and Sparta will be conducting the seminar (webinar) at: 5:30 pm Eastern time, Tue Sept, 28. There are seven other lectures to be held by Victor Davis Hanson among others that will air on various dates, the information on times and dates is listed at the site. Registration tickets are free but limited.

http://marathon2500-1.eventbrite.com/