Birmingham & Midlands Classical Association
Dr Hannah Cornwell: ‘The Theatre of Diplomacy in Ancient Rome’
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 6pm – 7.30pm
Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS
Step back in time and explore the fascinating world where diplomacy met drama!
In this lecture, Dr Cornwell will reconstruct the vivid performances of representation and negotiation that constituted a vital aspect of diplomacy in the Roman world. Exploring the various stages, rôles, costumes, scripts, and emotions deployed by diplomatic actors performing before audiences in Ancient Rome she will demonstrate that the spectacle of diplomacy was just as important as any formal diplomatic content.
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