The Romans on the Bay of Naples; Pompeii and its neighbours

Public Lecture | Updated 2 decades ago

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Political graffiti: Street of Abundance (Via del Abbondanza), Pompeii
Photo by Steven North

Presented in association with The Roman Archaeology Group and the University of Western Australia.

Lecture program

1) ‘Tread carefully, painters at work’: The House of Julius Polybius and others. Wall painters and painting at Pompeii
Asst/Prof Glenys Wootton
2) ‘This one’s not for the kids’: A candid look at Pompeiian Graffiti, Nathan Leber
TEA BREAK
3) ‘What lies beneath’: Sanitation in Pompeii and Herculaneum, W/Prof David Kennedy

1.30pm – 4.00pm, 28 August 2010
Social Sciences Lecture Theatre (Room G1.30), University of Western Australia
Admission to lecture program is free
Afternoon tea is $10 for non-members

Register on the Pompeii website.

A Day in Pompeii lectures are supported by Lotterywest & Friends of the Museum