Hall vs. Holland

OUCS Virtual Grand Debate: Edith Hall vs. Tom Holland

11 November 17:00

Does the Modern World Need Ancient Heroes?

Does the Modern World Need Ancient Heroes?

Prof. Edith Hall and Tom Holland, two of the world's most high-profile and distinguished classicists, go head-to-head in this live debate, originally hosted over Zoom by Oxford University Classics Society during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our huge thanks go to both Edith and Tom for working with us to make this event possible, and for their kind permission to release the event recording as a free podcast.

Recording copyright Oxford University Classics Society, 2020. 

 

Hosted by Justin Vyvyan-Jones, PR & Social Secretary 2020-1; with thanks to Nana Sarfo-Bonsu, President; Jess Curry, Secretary; and James Beggs, Treasurer.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4WlgMhengHE

Our most sincere thanks go out to our two speakers.

Edith Hall

Edith Hall

At time of recording, Edith was Professor of Classics at Kings College, London.

She specialises in Ancient Greek literature but engages with all aspects of Greek and Roman history, society and thought. She is renowned for her studies on ethnicity, class and gender in ancient sources.

Edith has published several books, including Inventing the Barbarian and Aristotle's Way.

Tom Holland

Tom is a celebrated historian, author and broadcaster.

He specialises in classical antiquity, Islam, and the birth of Western thought.

Tom is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's Making History and has published several books. His recent works include Dominion: the Making of the Western Mind.

Tom Holland

 

 

Both are known for their extensive appearances on radio and television, as well as their continuing dedication to making the ancient world accessible to new audiences.