The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography
Fri 30 Oct · 14:15
Clare Hall, University of Cambridge
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The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography provides scholars with an opportunity to reflect on significant historical works and engage in discussions with renowned experts. The seminar will be held on 30 October 2026 at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge.
The seminar offers a unique opportunity for scholars to reflect on great historical works and engage in discussion with renowned experts.
Seminar 1 – Friday 30 October 2026, 2.15pm – 4pm
Katherine Clarke (https://www.classics.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-katherine-clarke) (Professor of Greek and Roman History, University of Oxford)
Germania (98 AD), by Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Seminar 2 – Friday 13 November 2026, 2.15pm – 4pm
Godfried Croenen (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/godfried-croenen) (Honorary Research Fellow, University of Liverpool)
Chronicles (XIV c.), by Jean Froissart
Seminar 3 – Friday 27 November 2026, 2.15pm – 4pm
Simon Ditchfield (https://www.york.ac.uk/history/people/ditchfield/) (Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History, University of York)
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (1860), by Jacob Burckhardt
For additional information and readings, see The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography – Michaelmas 2026 (https://www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/events/the-betty-behrens-seminar-on-classics-of-historiography-michaelmas-2026/)
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The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 14:15.
The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography is held at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge in Cambridge (Clare Hall, Cambridge, CB3 9AL).
Entry to The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography provides scholars with an opportunity to reflect on significant historical works and engage in discussions with renowned experts. The seminar will be held on 30 October 2026 at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge.
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The seminar offers a unique opportunity for scholars to reflect on great historical works and engage in discussion with renowned experts.
Seminar 1 – Friday 30 October 2026, 2.15pm – 4pm
Katherine Clarke (https://www.classics.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-katherine-clarke) (Professor of Greek and Roman History, University of Oxford)
Germania (98 AD), by Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Seminar 2 – Friday 13 November 2026, 2.15pm – 4pm
Godfried Croenen (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/godfried-croenen) (Honorary Research Fellow, University of Liverpool)
Chronicles (XIV c.), by Jean Froissart
Seminar 3 – Friday 27 November 2026, 2.15pm – 4pm
Simon Ditchfield (https://www.york.ac.uk/history/people/ditchfield/) (Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History, University of York)
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy (1860), by Jacob Burckhardt
For additional information and readings, see The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography – Michaelmas 2026 (https://www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/events/the-betty-behrens-seminar-on-classics-of-historiography-michaelmas-2026/)
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When is The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography?
The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 14:15.
Where is The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography taking place?
The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography is held at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge in Cambridge (Clare Hall, Cambridge, CB3 9AL).
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Entry to The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography is free.
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