Past in-person lectures:
APRIL 2026: Pints Of Knowledge
"What Even Is The Odyssey & Why Do We Keep Revisiting It?"
Summary:
Since The Odyssey appeared on the literary scene in the eighth century BCE, the epic poem has had an incredible influence on storytelling in all forms of media: whether it be visual representations like sculptures and paintings, theatre performances, or even philosophical thought, no art form has been untouched by Homer's magnificent ancient prose. It seems that everyone, from every time period, wants to sink their teeth into this exciting tale of Odysseus’s long-awaited homecoming from the legendary Trojan War.
But why?
In this talk, we uncovered the ancient wisdom that has made The Odyssey stand the test of time and resonate with filmmakers, authors, and musicians alike. By understanding what it really means to have the "original" written text passed down to us from antiquity, we can be better equipped to engage in the art of resharing its beauty and timeless lessons of the human experience in our modern world.
May 2026: V&A Museum
"Retelling The Odyssey: A Journey Through History”
Summary:
For this lecture, we did a whistle-stop tour through the ages to look at the interesting ways Homer’s work has been reinvented over the centuries since its inception in the 8th century BCE. Going through the ancient response to Homer’s epic poem, into the Middle Ages, tracking the translation process through the Renaissance and even dipping our feet into the circus world of the Victorian Era, it seems every era has its own unique way to reinvent this story in order to have it resonate with its contemporary audience. And thus, this talk was a dissection of what history tells us actually makes a popular retelling of The Odyssey across the ages.