Cleopatra; Rome, Egypt and beyond
Thursdays 3pm, 1 hr, meets 6 times, £66 (age 13-18)
Available spots
Course Description
*** Please note IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PAYMENT INFORMATION at the bottom of this page - please book directly via tutor *** We’ll be exploring the fascinating life of Cleopatra VII, the last Queen of Egypt, including her image, her family, and her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The events of her life played an important part in Roman history and she was witness to dramatic turning-points at the end of the Republic. We’ll be exploring the contemporary sources that depict her courage and political acuity, and that paint her as a barbarian queen whose power threatened to destroy Rome, to unravel a picture of her real life and character. Cleopatra has been the subject of stories and legends for the last two millenia, and still presents us with a fascinating and complex image to unravel. We’ll see her from the points of view of Roman politicians, poets, historians and biographers, and consider how these views might have been formed; how the role of a powerful woman was perceived by Roman men; and how the sources represent her for different purposes. We’ll also analyse material remains such as art, coins and inscriptions, to build a broader picture of how she might have been seen by Egyptians. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the subject, and supports and adds context to the GCSE Ancient History depth study component on Cleopatra, and the A-Level Ancient History depth study component on the Breakdown of the Late Roman Republic. *** IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION *** The cost for the course is £66. Instead of booking through the TMU website, please pay the course tutor directly: 1. Via BACS transfer - please email thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to receive an invoice 2. Or via PayPal to: jo.cogan@protonmail.com Please specify in your payment reference what it is for, eg. 'Sam D. Great Discoveries' If you are a new student, please also email me - thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to let me know that you have booked, and let me know the student's name and any relevant information such as SEND. TMU T&Cs apply.
Cancellation Policy
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Contact Details
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