The Classical Association Southampton Branch Talk: Dr John Pearce on Deadly Games in Britannia? New evidence for spectacles, performers and victims in Roman Britain’s amphitheatres
Create a free account to applyHear Dr John Pearce of King’s College London unpack the latest evidence for spectacles, performers and victims in Roman Britain’s amphitheatres. This in-person Southampton lecture offers an accessible route into specialist classics, with refreshments served before the talk.
This Southampton branch lecture features Dr John Pearce of King’s College London speaking on Roman Britain’s amphitheatres and the latest evidence for spectacles, performers and victims. It is part of the Classical Association’s branch programme and offers an accessible introduction to a specialist classical topic for anyone interested in ancient history and the ancient world.
The talk takes place in person at King Edward VI School in Southampton, with refreshments served before the lecture. Attendance is free for members, with discounted tickets for students and non-members.
The event is suitable for people who enjoy classics, ancient history and archaeological evidence, and it also sits within the wider Classical Association membership programme, which offers access to lectures, journals and other events.
Dr John Pearce (King’s College London)
10 December 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
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Lectures are free for members. Student tickets cost £1 and non-member tickets cost £5. Annual subscription options are £15 for individuals and £25 for schools.
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