From Bronze Age to Silver Screen: Homer's epic through the ages
The 2026 Ideas that Change the World Lecture

In Honour of the 80th birthday of Emeritus Professor Dr. Ian C. Storey.
Lecture Abstract
Homer's work has inspired and challenged since it was first recited. This panel allows four distinguished scholars the opportunity to discuss literary, archeological, and cinematic responses to the epics from the medieval period to the latest movie about the Odyssey.
Speakers
- Dr. Kevin Whetter '88, Acadia University
- Dr. Julianna Will '07, Memorial University
- Dr. George Kovacs '95, Trent University
- Dr. Tom Strasser, Providence College, Rhode Island
Community Speaker Series
At Trent University, we believe in the power of lifelong learning and professional development for our alumni, staff, faculty, students, and community members. Each year, Trent offers public lectures featuring distinguished visiting scholars and experts, sharing ideas and knowledge on subjects such as the Environment, Business and Public Policy, Philosophy, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Thanks to generous philanthropic support, these talks are free and open to both the Trent community and the public.
If you have questions about this event, please contact communityspeakerseries@trentu.ca.