Talks
The Royal House of Atreus in Mycenae: Illuminating an Accursed Prehistoric Genealogy
Demetrius Floudas will take us on a fascinating journey through the story of the Royal House of Atreus - one of the most famous and troubled noble families from ancient Greek mythology. Do not miss this chance to explore in detail one of the most influential royal geneaologies ever!
Erpenius' Library: The Excellence of a Dutch Arabist
Tue 15 October 2024
online
Thomas van Erpe or Erpenius (d. 1624) was one of the leading Arabists and orientalists of his time. His collection of wide-ranging materials arrived at Cambridge University Library in 1632 and features more than twelve languages from East Africa to West Asia, China and the Malay-Indonesian world.
This online talk from Dr Majid Daneshgar, curator of the Library’s Endless Stories exhibition, sheds new light on some of the unique and rare sources in Erpenius’ collection.
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Free to attend, booking required via the website. Queries relating to this event can be directed to events@lib.cam.ac.uk.
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