This is the third instalment in a series of articles by Classics Ambassador FfionShute introducing lesser-known Roman authors. The series covers forgotten gemsranging from history to architecture to military tactics, whose authors deserve tobe more widely known. Strictly no Livy or Tacitus here: these articles will help youto know your Frontinus from your Fronto! This … Continue reading Know Your Frontinus from your Fronto: Part 3!

On 23rd September, we kickstarted our tenth anniversary programme with our first ever weekend special event – the LSA CA Roman Day. We are very grateful to AKS Lytham for their generous contribution towards funding the event and to the Classical Association for their grant as we couldn't have run the event without their financial assistance. … Continue reading Meet the Romans!

Four of the recipients of our 2023 Summer School bursaries, generously funded by our members' donations and sponsorship from Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club, spent a fun week at Mount St Mary's College in Sheffield for the JACT Classical Civilisation and Ancient History Summer School this August. They capture their experiences in our blog: “The 2023 … Continue reading Off to Classics Camp!

This is the second instalment in a series of articles by Classics Ambassador Ffion Shute introducing lesser-known Roman authors. You can enjoy the first instalment on Frontinus here. The series covers forgotten gems ranging from history to architecture to military tactics, whose authors deserve to be more widely known. Strictly no Livy or Tacitus here: … Continue reading Know Your Frontinus From Your Fronto: Part 2!

Dorothy Grace Franklin (@dorothysbookshelf on instagram) guides us through our final lecture of the season! Egyptologist, broadcaster and archaeologist Dr Chris Naunton closed LSA CA’s 2022-23 lecture season in style with a concise yet impactful history of writing in and decoding Hieroglyphs. Dr Naunton started his talk with a brief overview of Egyptology, joking that … Continue reading Decoding Hieroglyphs

On 9 March, Paul Cartledge (Professor Emeritus of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge), a long time friend of the LSA CA, joined us online to deliver a captivating insight into what love - and sex - meant in ancient Sparta: Eminent historian Professor Cartledge introduced us to Sparta’s distinctive culture, with a focus … Continue reading Life – and Love – in Ancient Sparta

Professor Dominic Perring, former Director of the University College London's Institute of Archaeology, visited the LSA CA in February to give us a fascinating insight into the complex history of London, as Classics Ambassador Sophie B recounts. I had the pleasure of attending Dominic Perring’s fascinating lecture on London in the Roman World, the title … Continue reading London in the Roman World

Earlier this month, more than 220 LSA CA members came together to ring in the New Year in the excellent company of our President Professor Michael Scott. Classics Ambassador Brendon L describes the voyage that Professor Scott took us on to discover where ‘X Marks the Spot’ – the title of Michael’s forthcoming book, focusing … Continue reading X Marks the Spot: a trip to South America

This is the first instalment in a series of articles by Classics Ambassador Ffion Shute introducing lesser-known Roman authors. The series will cover forgotten gems ranging from history to architecture to military tactics, whose authors deserve to be more widely known. Strictly no Cicero or Tacitus here: these articles will help you to know your … Continue reading Know Your Frontinus From Your Fronto!