From Bronze Age to Silver Screen: Homer's epic through the ages
Ideas that Change the World 2026
Event Details
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Monday, November 16, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
City: Peterborough
Trent University
Room: TBC
Cost: Free
From Bronze Age to Silver Screen: Homer's epic through the ages
Speakers:
- Dr. Kevin Whetter '88, Acadia University
- Dr. Julianna Will '07, Memorial University
- Dr. George Kovacs '95, Trent University
- Dr. Tom Strasser, Providence College, Rhode Island
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: To be announced.
Registration: Coming soon.
Lecture Abstract: Homer's work has inspired and challenged since it was first recited. This panel allows four distinguished scholars the opportunity to discuss literary, archeological, and cinematic responses to the epics from the medieval period to the latest movie about the Odyssey.
Community Speaker Series
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Contact Info
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