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Lee Baker

Lee is a Classics teacher at St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow. He studied Classics and English Literature at the University of Glasgow (2010-2014), before completing a PGCE in Latin with Classics at the University of Cambridge (2014-2015). In September 2024, he submitted his MPhil thesis on obscenities in Horace’s Epodes at the University of Glasgow. Lee is the chair of the Scottish Classics Teachers’ Network and works closely with the Classical Association of Scotland and Classics for All. He also serves as the Principal Assessor for National 5 Classical Studies at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Additionally, he has been involved in various Classics outreach programmes, such as the Iris Project, and mentors teachers upskilling in Classical Studies. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) @MrBaker79AD.

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The Cambridge Greek Academy

January 2, 2026

By Steven Hunt A Family of Learners is not just about learning ancient Greek: it is about building friendships, sharing experiences and discovering the joy of learning about the ancient world together. On...

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A Manifesto for Today

July 22, 2025

Paige Dewbrey Winner of our 2025 Write | Speak | Design Competition, Paige is a student from the US, who delivered the following manifesto in response to the question ‘Why is Classics important?’ Against...

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When Homer feels daunting…

July 20, 2026

This is a longer version of an article published by Cambridge University Press, which you can read here. Professor Greta Hawes, Joint Commissioning Editor of The Classical Review and Katrina Kelly, Engagement Director at The Classical Association, share...

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Your Guide to The Odyssey

July 10, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s imminent release brings Homer’s Odyssey to the big screen and, entirely shot on IMAX, it promises to be truly epic in its proportions and, paradoxically, in its naturalism. We’re travelling back through...

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Mythology Competition 2026

July 3, 2026

by Catherine Tildesley This year’s competition is completed, the results are in and certificates and book tokens are out, so it only remains for me to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all the...

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