From Bronze Age to Silver Screen: Homer's epic through the ages
2026 Ideas that Change the World
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
Event Date:
November 16, 2026
Event Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Room TBC, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough ON, K9L 0G2