- DURATION 3 x 60 mins
Event Description
This series will take you through the history of sieges starting with the oldest story from Europe and ending in how today’s society we see them as a war crime.
1) The Ancient World (June 21)
The oldest story in Europe is one of a siege. The Trojan wars have been a story retold for more than 3000 years. In this talk we go through that very edge of history to the fall of the Roman Empire
2) The Middle Ages (June 28)
Castles and sieges are synonymous with the middle ages. In this talk we look at some of the most famous ones and finally explain the difference between a fort and a castle.
3) Early Modern to Modern (July 5)
Siege warfare continued in the era of cannon and artillery with some of the bloodiest and longest occurring in this age.
- Duration: 3 x 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Jem
Jem is a published historian and historical fiction writer. He writes and speaks about a broad range of subjects covering different areas and continents. His greatest joy is uncovering little-known fascinating facts and sharing them with an audience.
Preparing for the Event
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We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
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