The ancient world of Cleopatra, with George Sharpley

A full-day school exploring Cleopatra and the Ptolemies through ancient Latin sources, led by tutor George Sharpley at the Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre.

Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm

This day school explores the world of Cleopatra and the Ptolemaic dynasty, examining literary evidence and how bias, politics and sensationalism shaped the stories that survive. The programme includes selected readings from ancient Latin sources with English translations.

What to expect:

• A focused exploration of Cleopatra’s life, legacy and historical context
• Guided readings from original Latin texts with translations
• Expert insight into Roman and ancient-world culture

Tutor: George Sharpley (former university teacher of Latin)

Venue: The Roman Baths, Clore Learning Centre
Duration: 6 hours

Price: Adults (16+) £55