Dr. Elisha Dumser of Ursuline College, Ohio will give twolectures on the classical past of Greeceand Rome. In her day talk, Dr. Dumser will speak aboutthe prominent role of women in the Panathenaic Procession, the great parade andsacrifice put on in Athens incelebration of Athena’s birthday. In theevening, she will explore the building program of the Emperor Maxentius (306-312CE), his quest for legitimacy and for restoration of the greatness of theEmpire. Her publications include Mapping Augustan Rome (2002), the first period-specific map of the ancient city.
What: “Athenian Womenand the Panathenaia”
When: 2:20 p.m. March14 (Wednesday) 2012
Where: Wilson Hall168, UAHuntsville
What: “BuildingPower: the Architecture of the Emperor Maxentius in Rome”
When: 7:30 p.m March 14 (Wednesday) 2012
Where: Wilson HallTheatre, UAHuntsville
Please come and bring a friend!
