Topic:
Classics in contemporary politics
Readings:
- Mainly visual: Capitol Terrorists Take Inspiration from Ancient World
- Classicist perspective: The American alt-right “loves the Greeks”
- Not a classicist perspective: Why the White House Is Reading Greek History
- For people who are interested in further reading, this provides a good starting point: Thucydides and Contemporary Politics: A Syllabus
If you plan to attend, we invite and encourage you to complete the readings as you’re able to.
This is meant to be a safe space—you’re more than welcome to just come and listen!