The Bayeux Tapestry is back in the UK after over 900 years, ahead of the British Museum exhibition. To coincide with this we’re excited to announce an exclusive lecture with Professor Leonie Hicks. Unmissable (like the exhibition!) Weds 30 Sept £5 / £8
https://t.co/7DBboyLZWA
Many of you will be familiar with the #architect#Pugin & his work on the Houses of Parliament but did you know he lived in #Ramsgate? Join us on the 28th May to discover his #gothicrevival house & church plus an exclusive view of the archives #oustudents https://t.co/bKWKIixnwA
The wait is finally over! ‘Pompeii, Herculaneum and Naples: The Shadow of Vesuvius’ with Dr Ardle MacMahon will run 5-10 November 2025 (1 day longer than last time!) More details: https://t.co/32fnKF0fio #pompeii#herculaneum#oustudents#romanhistory#classicalstudies
Gladiators - Fact and Fiction
As part of the Open University Students Association Welcome Week we’re hosting an online lecture on Thursday 30th January at 7pm. If you’re interested click below to book a ticket @OUstudents#Gladiators#Romans
https://t.co/lyALa3WsMi
Coinciding with exhibitions at the @britishmuseum & @britishlibrary, author Chris Aslan’s lecture will explore the birth of the Silk Road & how silk fuelled globalisation & trade in food, goods, art, inventions & commodities. https://t.co/zLuZ9H5XhS
Join Dr Ardle MacMahon’s online talk about gladiators in Pompeii on 25th June at 7pm exploring how these gladiators were part of daily life in #Pompeii, not just entertainment. #oustudents@OUstudents#classicalstudies#RomanEmpire https://t.co/lkhSNx8qi6