Running in Antiquity:  20-minute Informal Lecture on Ancient Athletics to Modern Tucsonans

Prof. Mike Lippman, UA Department of Classics, offers dynamic commentary on sports in antiquity, with special focus on running.

Lippman will speak about the importance of athletics to the larger culture, and touch on the Olympic Games.  Lippman is currently teaching a course on ancient athletics at the UA, and has been involved in several modern revivals of ancient Olympic games at various universities.  Lippman’s primary field of study is Greek Drama, particularly comedy; but he can speak to a wide variety of timeless and timely issues with wit and insight.  The 20” talk starts around 7:15pm, inside the Market.  Lippman’s presentation is part of Humanities Week 2010, March 24-31, sponsored by the UA College of Humanities.  Find a complete listing of free events at www.coh.arizona.edu.  Info also at 626-4319.