The LSA CA welcomes everyone to join our ancient world events in-person or virtually

About Us
Founded in 2014, the LSA CA explores the history, art, culture, archaeology, language and literature of the ancient world, together with our members, visitors and our President, Prof. Michael Scott.
Lecture Series
Browse our current programme and upcoming events – all our talks are held on a Thursday evening from 7-8pm, with doors opening at 6:15pm.

Celebrating 10 Years of the LSA CA
Join Us
Become a member from just £5 a year and support our growing classics community

Online Book Club
The LSA CA’s Virtual Book Club meets every couple of months on Zoom for an informal discussion about a pre-selected book that is inspired in some way by the ancient world. Sessions run at 7-8pm on Thursdays and they are completely free to attend.
Ancient Worlds Competition
Each year, we run an Ancient Worlds Competition for those aged 11-18, open to students across the world. Entrants must give a 15 minute presentation in response to the Big Question. Enter our 2026 Competition now!

Classics Club
Join our online Classics Club, where we chat about aspects of the ancient world that interest us – free and open to all to join!

Recent Highlights
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The Parable of Flotillus: The Future of Classics?
Ffion Shute Flotillus is a name rarely encountered in the mainstream study of Roman literature, yet his contributions to the… Read More
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Know your Frontinus from your Fronto: part 5
This is the fifth instalment in a series of articles by Classics Ambassador Ffion Shute introducing lesser-known Roman authors. The… Read More
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Lightning in Ancient Mythologies
Classics Ambassador Mili Thakrar takes us on a journey across the ancient world to explore the intercultural significance of one… Read More
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From hero to Nero: Golden Age allusions in Pseudo-Seneca’s Octavia
Classics Ambassador Esmé Goodson offers a reading of the elusive Roman tragedy Octavia focusing on its subtly subversive depiction of… Read More








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