Taking the Papyri: Life in Roman and Byzantine Egypt
WEA Adult Education Course - Delving into ancient papyri, this new and fascinating course illustrates the story of Egypt under the Romans and Byzantines, from 30 B.C. (when Cleopatra died and Egypt became a Roman province) to 641 A.D., when the Arabs conquered Egypt. Each week, following an illustrated introduction, we read selected documents covering some really engaging topics: people and their personal and professional problems, women's lives in villages and towns, engaging with workmen
Start time: Mon 10:15. 10 sessions until 19/03/2018. Standard fee: £72. For information and bookings see website or telephone: 01223 417320.
Castle Methodist Church Maidenburgh Street Colchester Essex CO1 1TT
Mon 8 Jan 2018