Tag Archives: Kings College

Event – Building God’s Empire: Archaeology, religion and the Byzantine conquest of Africa

Posted on October 31, 2019 by proverbs6to10

This looks like an interesting event to attend for those who can make it. The combination of Justinian, Belisarius, and the idea of rebuilding the western Roman empire is an intoxicating mix, and a great story. To be held at … Continue reading →

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Late Antique and Byzantine Studies seminars at King’s College London

Posted on February 3, 2017 by proverbs6to10

The seminar series continues at King’s College this Spring. Attendance is free to all. Tuesday 7 February, 17.30 Niels Gaul (Edinburgh) The Byzantium that could have been? Learning and the transmission of classical texts around the year 800 SW1.09, Somerset … Continue reading →

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The 26th annual Runciman lecture: Greece in the Balkans: A Cohabitation of Past, Present and Future – 2 February

Posted on January 29, 2017 by proverbs6to10

Throughout the last two centuries of Balkan history, national identities have been transformed, political cohesion of nation states has given way to segmentation and pre-modern creeds have existed next to modernist ideas. Location: King’s College, Great Hall, King’s Building, Strand … Continue reading →

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“Serdica is my Rome” – International congress on Byzantine heritage in Bulgaria a great success

Posted on October 12, 2011 by proverbs6to10

These words belonged to Emperor Constantine the Great who had a Roman palace in the center of Sofia, called Serdica back then, and ruled his domains from there.  From Press TV That’s why, in an intense competition with other metropolises, … Continue reading →

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King’s College Centre for Hellenic Studies Events – Autumn-Winter 2011/2012

Posted on September 22, 2011 by proverbs6to10

The next series of free and accessible Byzantine and Hellenic seminars at King’s College London is almost upon us. Through its regular weekly seminars, colloquia, public lectures and international conferences, the Centre for Hellenic Studies is a concentrated force for … Continue reading →

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Winter Term 2011: Late Antique & Byzantine Seminars at Kings’ College London

Posted on January 13, 2011 by proverbs6to10

For those of you who live and work in London and have an interest in Byzantium, you would certainly like the seminars run by the Department of Late Antique and Byzantine Studies at Kings’ College. The Winter Term programme is … Continue reading →

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Reminder for Tuesday 23 November – Kings’ College London Late Antique & Byzantine Seminars

Posted on November 21, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Don’t forget that the next in this season’s series of seminars at Kings’ College takes place on Tuesday 23 November. The seminars are free to all and will be held in room B6 on the Strand Campus. There is no need … Continue reading →

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Reminder for Tuesday 19 October – Kings’ College London Late Antique & Byzantine Seminars

Posted on October 15, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Don’t forget that the second in this season’s series of seminars at Kings’ College takes place on Tuesday 19 October. The seminars are free to all and will be held in room B6 on the Strand Campus. There is no need to … Continue reading →

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Reminder for Tuesday 5 October – Kings’ College London Late Antique & Byzantine Seminars

Posted on October 1, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Don’t forget that the first in this season’s series of seminars at Kings’ College takes place on Tuesday 5 October. The seminars are free to all and will be held in room B6 on the Strand Campus. There is no need … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Late Byzantine rural landscape: setting the record straight

Posted on July 12, 2010 by proverbs6to10

At a seminar held on 2 February 2010 (yep, I am way behind in my reports!) at Kings’ College London, Dr Fotini Kondyli (Birmingham University) discussed with us her current studies into the situation and development of the rural landscape … Continue reading →

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Centre for Hellenic Studies King’s College London: a new future?

Posted on March 27, 2010 by proverbs6to10

It would be nice to think that all those who joined the petition to save the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at King’s College London were able to sway the mind of College Principal Rick Trainor. Whatever the … Continue reading →

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Poor performance or anti-Greek conspiracy? The campaign to save the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at King’s College London is controversial

Posted on March 17, 2010 by proverbs6to10

When a Dutch friend who had walked the Via Egnatia with me sent me an email in mid-February about a proposal to close or reorganize the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at King’s College London, I could not … Continue reading →

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Save the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at KCL King’s College London

Posted on February 19, 2010 by proverbs6to10

I have heard that due to the pressure on public finances in the UK and the subsequent effect upon higher education funding, it has been suggested that the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at King’s College London may be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Visit the Byzantine Events Page

Posted on February 18, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Please visit the new page which has details of events relating to Byzantium. Initially in the UK, but as I get more time I will add events further afield. Many of these are free to attend and they cover a … Continue reading →

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Nineteenth Annual Runciman Lecture – Byzantine Architecture reconfigured in early Islamic Syria

Posted on February 18, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Professor Robert Hillenbrand The Great Hall at Kings’ College, London was packed again this year as over 250 people enjoyed the lecture by Professor Robert Hillenbrand. The subject matter of “Byzantine Architecture reconfigured in early Islamic Syria” did not at … Continue reading →

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