Aigai and Pella
Ancient capitals of Macedonia
Online Lecture
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Lecturer: Dr Eireann Marshall
Date: Thursday 2 May, 2024
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 10.00am AEST | 9.30am SA | 8.00am WA | 12.00pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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Overview
There is no better way to understand the grandeur and opulence of the Macedonian dynasty which took the ancient world by storm than by visiting two of its greatest cities - Aigai, the erstwhile capital, and Pella, the birthplace of Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great.
Located near modern Vergina, in what is now northern Greece, Aigai is famed for its ancient monuments and rich cluster of royal tombs, notably that of Philip II which contains exquisite artefacts, including his diadem and his wife’s funerary wreath, as well as stunning tomb frescos. In turn, the site at Pella contains the ruins of the vast royal palace, as well as houses and urban amenities, such as an agora and baths and includes staggeringly beautiful pebble mosaics.
Join Dr Eireann Marshall as she explores these two fascinating sites, bringing this remarkable period and dynasty to life.
Your Expert lecturer
Dr Eireann Marshall is an Honorary Research Associate and Associate Lecturer with the Open University, as well as an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Roehampton. Raised in the Veneto, she was educated in Barnard College, Columbia University, in New York, as well as the Universities of Birmingham and Exeter in England, where she has lectured. She has published a number of articles on Ancient North Africa, and co-edited volumes on 'Death and Disease in the Ancient City' and ‘Women’s influence on Classical Civilisation’. Eireann’s current research interests include the reception of classical art, as well as concepts of ethnicity and race in antiquity. With her vast lecturing and guiding experience, Eireann has in depth knowledge of Italy and its history and archaeology.
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