Classics in Newfoundland & Labrador: An Unexpected Presence
Date: Jun 19
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
What do ancient Greece and Rome have to do with Newfoundland? Dr. Luke Roman from the Department of Classics of Memorial University will explore the presence of Greco-Roman antiquity in the history and cultures of Newfoundland and Labrador. This voyage through unexpected corners of the Province's history will include some interesting stops along the way: the teaching of Latin in the schools; Wilfrid Grenfell's admiration of "the Greek perfection of body"; the appearance of Dido, Queen of Carthage, in the annals of Newfoundland lexicography; and the fierce attacks on rivals waged in print by John F. Morris, editor of The Register and Professor of Literature and Classics at St. Bonaventure's College.
Today's Events & Programs
Sharing Our Cultures celebrates and showcases our province's diversity by enabling school youth from diverse cultural backgrounds to share aspects of their cultures through interactive exhibits. This multicultural and educational event allows the public to travel the world, learn about its many stories and establish positive intercultural connections.
Depuis 26 ans, cet événement célèbre et met en valeur la diversité de notre province en permettant aux jeunes des écoles de divers horizons culturels de partager des aspects de leurs cultures par le biais d'expositions interactives. Cet événement multiculturel permet au public de voyager à travers le monde, d'apprendre ses nombreuses histoires et d'établir des liens interculturels positifs.
Free (does not include access to the galleries and The Rooms exhibits / Gratuit - n'inclut pas l'accès aux galeries et autres expositions de The Rooms)