Classics and ancient history

‘I felt so inspired’: Guardian readers on trying Homer’s epics after seeing The Odyssey

by The Guardian | Aug 14, 2026 | Books, Christopher Nolan, Classics, Classics and ancient history, Culture, Film, Homer, Poetry, The Guardian, The Odyssey, UK news | 0 |

Readers describe how Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster has ignited or reawakened their interest in classical literature“I’m having a classics summer this year,” says Tommy Maddinson, 26, from London. He’s been inspired by...

State school pupils in England may have to drop GSCE Latin after funding pulled

by The Guardian | Jan 12, 2025 | Classics and ancient history, Department for Education, Education, Education policy, England, Exams, GCSEs, Languages, Politics, School funding, Schools, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

DfE urged to delay ending funding of popular programme so that hundreds of students can complete their courses• Axing the Latin excellence scheme: a classic mistakeState school pupils taking GCSE Latin may be forced to drop the...

Latin to be introduced at 40 state secondaries in England

by The Guardian | Jul 31, 2021 | Classics and ancient history, Education, Gavin Williamson, Languages, Mary Beard, Schools, Secondary schools, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

£4m scheme will form part of government effort to counter subject’s reputation as elitistLatin is to be taught at state schools across England in an effort to counter the subject’s reputation as one that is...

Category: Classics and ancient history

‘I felt so inspired’: Guardian readers on trying Homer’s epics after seeing The Odyssey

State school pupils in England may have to drop GSCE Latin after funding pulled

Latin to be introduced at 40 state secondaries in England