Free Lecture: The Ancient Greeks and Sicily
In this Summer School taster, Dr Christopher Gribbin explores the ancient Greeks and their fascination with the island of Sicily.
Time & Location
23 Nov 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT
Online or at the Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
Get a taste of what to expect at the Hellenic Museum Summer School 2025, in a free talk presented by Summer School lecturer Dr Christopher Gribbin.
Located at the centre of the Mediterranean and blessed with fertile land, Sicily was a coveted prize for many ancient Greeks. They started settling on the island in the 8th century BCE, establishing colonies that would become some of the richest cities in the ancient Greek world. However, the Greeks were not the only ones on the island. Sicily also appealed to the Phoenicians, who set up their own colonies on the west side of the island. In addition, there was a population of native Sicilians who were there before both the Greeks and Phoenicians.
Join Chris at this free talk, where he will explore some of the key archaeological sites of ancient Sicily, what they tell us about life in ancient Sicily, and the relationships between Greeks, Phoenicians and natives on the island. Delivered in person at the Hellenic Museum, or online via Zoom.
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Choose What You Pay
Tickets for this event are free. However, if you are in the position to, we warmly invite visitors to nominate a ticket price of their choice. If you choose to pay, all proceeds will support future Hellenic Museum programs and the creation of opportunities for arts and history practitioners.
This event is a preview of Hellenic Museum Summer School 2025
The Hellenic Museum's annual Summer School is a series of relaxed, informative and entertaining short courses exploring the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks and Romans, presented by Dr Christopher Gribbin. Visit the Summer School page to explore courses on offer in 2025.
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Lecture Admission – In Person
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$Lecture Admission – Online
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