Dr Hannah Cornwell
Associate Professor in Ancient History
Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology
Dr Hannah Cornwell has a deep research focus on socio-political history of the Roman Republic and Empire.
BMCA Autumn lecture at Birmingham and Midland Institute
Explore the theatre of diplomacy in ancient Rome
- DateTuesday, 13 October 2026 (18:00 - 19:30) (UK)
- LocationBirmingham and Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street Birmingham B3 3BS
In this lecture, Dr Hannah 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.
Location
Address
Birmingham and Midland Institute9 Margaret Street
Birmingham
B3 3BS