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Faculty of Classics

 
Close up of Trajan's Column

 

History is written by the conquerors – and the Romans conquered other peoples from Africa to the middle East to ancient Britain. But what was it like to live on the fringes of the empire, under Roman rule? For one evening, grab a glass of wine and try to find your way through the porticoes of power – can you subvert your imperial overlords? Unravel your story in our choose-your-own adventure.

 

 

Who: 18+

Booking: No need, just drop in

£££: Free

Date: 
Wednesday, 29 March, 2023 - 18:00 to 20:00
Contact phone: 
01223 330402
Event location: 
Cast Gallery, Museum of Classical Archaeology

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