CONSTANTINOPLE IN LATE ANTIQUITY
11-12th May, University of Edinburgh
The School of History and Classics at the University of Edinburgh announces
a Charles Gordon Mackay public lecture followed by a day colloquium on the
theme of Constantinople in Late Antiquity.
FRIDAY 11th MAY
PUBLIC LECTURE:
‘Rome and Constantinople compared’. Dr Bryan Ward-Perkins, Trinity College,
Oxford.
5.15 pm, Hugh Robson Lecture Theatre, George Square
To be followed by a reception (venue to be confirmed)
SATURDAY 12th MAY
DAY COLLOQUIUM:
Conference Room, David Hume Tower, George Square
9.15-9.30 Welcome and introduction
9.30-10.30 ‘There but not there: Constantinople in the Itinerarium
Burdigalense.’ Benet Salway, University College London.
10.30-11.30 ‘Themistius and Constantinople.’ Peter Heather, Worcester
College, Oxford.
11.30-12: Coffee
12-1: ‘Eastern pagans on Constantinople.’ Gavin Kelly, Edinburgh.
1-2: Lunch (a buffet lunch will be provided)
2-3: ‘Between hippodrome and church: ritual communication in Constantinople
under the Theodosian dynasty.’ Peter van Nuffelen, Exeter.
3-4 '‘Looking at aqueducts, reading prayers': understanding the
architectural decoration of early Byzantine aqueduct bridges.’ Jim Crow,
Newcastle/Edinburgh.
4-4.30: Tea
4.30-5: Final discussion
The colloquium is organised by Dr Lucy Grig (lucy.grig AT ed.ac.uk) and Dr
Gavin Kelly (gavin.kelly AT ed.ac.uk), from whom further information can be
obtained. For those wishing to attend there will be a fee of £12 (£8 for
students) to cover refreshments and administration, payable on the day.
Space will be limited so please confirm your intention to attend (by email
or post) with Lucy Grig as soon as possible.
We regret that we are unable to arrange accommodation in Edinburgh, but Lucy
Grig can supply a list of accommodation options upon request.
11-12th May, University of Edinburgh
The School of History and Classics at the University of Edinburgh announces
a Charles Gordon Mackay public lecture followed by a day colloquium on the
theme of Constantinople in Late Antiquity.
FRIDAY 11th MAY
PUBLIC LECTURE:
‘Rome and Constantinople compared’. Dr Bryan Ward-Perkins, Trinity College,
Oxford.
5.15 pm, Hugh Robson Lecture Theatre, George Square
To be followed by a reception (venue to be confirmed)
SATURDAY 12th MAY
DAY COLLOQUIUM:
Conference Room, David Hume Tower, George Square
9.15-9.30 Welcome and introduction
9.30-10.30 ‘There but not there: Constantinople in the Itinerarium
Burdigalense.’ Benet Salway, University College London.
10.30-11.30 ‘Themistius and Constantinople.’ Peter Heather, Worcester
College, Oxford.
11.30-12: Coffee
12-1: ‘Eastern pagans on Constantinople.’ Gavin Kelly, Edinburgh.
1-2: Lunch (a buffet lunch will be provided)
2-3: ‘Between hippodrome and church: ritual communication in Constantinople
under the Theodosian dynasty.’ Peter van Nuffelen, Exeter.
3-4 '‘Looking at aqueducts, reading prayers': understanding the
architectural decoration of early Byzantine aqueduct bridges.’ Jim Crow,
Newcastle/Edinburgh.
4-4.30: Tea
4.30-5: Final discussion
The colloquium is organised by Dr Lucy Grig (lucy.grig AT ed.ac.uk) and Dr
Gavin Kelly (gavin.kelly AT ed.ac.uk), from whom further information can be
obtained. For those wishing to attend there will be a fee of £12 (£8 for
students) to cover refreshments and administration, payable on the day.
Space will be limited so please confirm your intention to attend (by email
or post) with Lucy Grig as soon as possible.
We regret that we are unable to arrange accommodation in Edinburgh, but Lucy
Grig can supply a list of accommodation options upon request.