The 'Grandes personajes de la Antigüedad II' program in Mérida invites you to explore the compelling narratives of significant historical figures. This extensive lecture series delves into the lives, images, and profound historical contexts of individuals such as Cleopatra Selene, Alexander the Great, and Nero. Understand their enduring influence on the classical world and beyond. Available both in-person and online.
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This program features a series of lectures focusing on significant historical figures from antiquity, including Cleopatra Selene, Cornelia, Agripina, Alexander the Great, and Nero. Running from January to May, the talks delve into the lives, images, and historical contexts of these influential individuals.
The 'Grandes personajes de la Antigüedad II' program, held from January 15th to May 15th, offers a comprehensive exploration of influential historical figures through a series of conferences, courses, and seminars. The talks, held both in person at the Centro Cultural “Santo Domingo” in Mérida and online via the MNAR YouTube channel, cover a diverse range of personalities from the ancient world. Speakers like Prof. Dr. Antonio Alvar Ezquerra, Prof. Dr. Enrique García Riaza, and Dña. Ángeles Castellano Hernández, from various universities and institutions including the Museo Arqueológico Nacional, present in-depth discussions on figures such as Cleopatra Selene, Cornelia, Agripina, Helena de Troya, Alejandro Magno, Aspasia, Nerón, Hipatia, Elia Gala Placidia, Vespasiano, Hatshepsut, the Balbo family, Viriato, Fidias, Berenice, and L. Fulcinius Trio. The program aims to shed light on the complex lives, political roles, and cultural impact of these historical giants.
Conferences are held in person with free entry until capacity is reached. Online versions are available on the MNAR YouTube channel.
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