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30th July 2015: An Ancient Syrian All-girl Band; the Maryamin Mosaic and its Implications by Warwick Ball

Come along to The Counting House at 7pm to listen to Warwick, share a crust of bread, and learn about the Maryamin Mosaic…

 

Title of talk:

An Ancient Syrian All-girl Band: the Maryamin Mosaic and its Implications
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  • June 26, 2015
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11 Dec 2011: Alexander of Macedon: an exercise in perspective by Warwick Ball

Warwick Ball

Name of speaker and subject:
Warwick Ball
Title of talk:
Alexander of Macedon: an exercise in perspective
Bullet points of what you would like to cover:

  • Alexander: a European icon?
  • Greek or Macedonian?
  • What is the evidence?

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  • September 3, 2012
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Alexander: The Demon King by Warwick Ball

Was Alexander’s greatest single contribution to civilisation his own, or was it the creation of the Persian empire that he destroyed? Alexander undoubtedly created a great empire, but he destroyed an even greater one: Cyrus’ empire lasted nearly 300 years, Alexander’s collapsed upon his death. Read more…

  • September 3, 2012
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