MARCH 2024: TALK – CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL

On 19th March 2024, Dr Cezary Kucewicz gave a talk at Wolfson College in Cambridge for the Cambridge Festival, annually organised by the University of Cambridge. In his talk, entitled “Ancient Greek Shield-Bands: Inside the Mind of a Hoplite”, Dr Kucewicz introduced the audience to the evidence of hoplite shield-bands and their rich imagery, highlighting the scenes of mythical heroes and beasts, war-time brutality and gendered violence. The well-attended talk was open to students and members of the general public and was broadcasted live on Zoom. For more information, see: https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk/events/ancient-greek-shield-bands-inside-mind-hoplite