Congratulations to all involved in the latest publication in the “Our Mythical Childhood” series: Classical Mythology and Children’s Literature…An Odyssey. This beautiful volume by Dr Elizabeth Hale and Dr Miriam Riverlea (and with wonderful illustrations by Steve K. Simons) takes the reader through an alphabetical journey of Classics in children’s literature, opening up a world of possibilities for how and where younger (and older) people today can engage with the ancient world! Both informative and thought provoking, this is a little gem. And, if that wasn’t enough, the volume is … wait for it … open access! You can download a copy here. Really looking forward to more upcoming volumes from the series, particularly Teaching Ancient Greece: Lesson Plans, Vase Animations, and Resources, edited by Dr Sonya Nevin!
Month: March 2023
Classical Association of Ireland Teachers lecture day
The UCD School of Classics and the Access Classics team are looking forward to hosting the annual Classical Association of Ireland Teachers (CAIT) lecture day for Leaving Certificate Classical Studies students on Saturday, 25 March! UCD School of Classics lecturers will give talks based on topics from the Leaving Certificate curriculum, allowing students to expand and consolidate their knowledge, as well as enjoy a day on the beautiful UCD campus! The lectures will take place in Theatre O of the Newman Building. The provisional schedule is as follows (click on the image above for a pdf of the schedule):
10:00 Welcome
10:05 – 10:35 Gods and Humans: Experiencing Ancient Temples (Dr Jo Day)
10:40 – 11:10 Gods and Humans: Funerary Practices (Dr Bridget Martin)
11:15 – 11:45 Judging them by their enemies: Alexander & the Persians; Caesar & the Gauls (Assoc. Prof. Philip De Souza)
11:50 – 12:10 Gods and Humans: Morality and Living Well in Plato’s Crito (Dr Christopher Farrell)
12:10 –13:00 Lunch
***Please ensure that you bring something to eat and drink. There are vending machines and water fountains for snacks and beverages, but UCD cafes and restaurants will be closed. ***
13:00 – 13:30 Roman Spectacle: the Colosseum and Circus Maximus (Assoc. Prof. Alexander Thein)
13:35 – 14:05 World of Heroes: Odysseus and Aeneas as Heroes (Dr Nicholas Freer)
14:10 – 14:40 World of Heroes: The Aeneid as Propaganda (Dr Helen Dixon)


