Activity
Conference Organisation: Trauma, Tragedy and Redemption in the Ancient World and Modern ReceptionDescription
Trauma, Tragedy and Redemption in the Ancient World and beyond, being held from 6th -8th September 2026, at the Exedra Mediterranean Center in Ortigia, Siracusa.This international and interdisciplinary conference aims to draw upon academic and professional expertise, so to explore interrelated themes of tragedy, trauma and redemption from the ancient world to contemporary contexts. We warmly welcome expressions of interest from, though not limited to, Classicists, Ancient Historians, Biblicists, Art Historians, Artists, Philosophers, Medical Practitioners, Historians and Archaeologists.
The conference aims to be enriched by discussions drawing upon a wide range of themes, with examples - though not limited to - as follows: warfare and violence, mythological paradigm, persecution and prejudice, tragic performances, (de)colonisation, medical trauma and recovery, athletic contests and injuries, social repair, death and bereavement, notions of self and reflection, marginalisation and isolation, visualising trauma, salvatory archetypes.
| Period | 6 Sept 2026 → 9 Sept 2026 |
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| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Ortigia, ITALYShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |