Written by Justin Biggi. Euripides’ ‘Bakkhai’ is widely hailed as his most eminent work, with its central protagonist, Dionysus, receiving a great deal of attention in modern academia. Anne Carson’s treatment of the god in her recent translation draws attention to the ‘othering’ that has pervaded centuries of scholarship.
The 5th and final part of “Classics in Conversation” discusses the potential to further globalise the discipline and what the future might hold for prospective students in the field.
Pt. 4 of “Classics in Conversation” explores the issues surrounding the repatriation of ancient artefacts and the trade of material culture in the commericial market.
Written by Justin Biggi. Video game developer Ubisoft has received praise for the historical accuracy of its popular ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series. However, as with many other forms of popular media, the issue of slave ownership – a well-documented aspect of the Ancient Greek world – is heavily diluted for its audience.
