Curator Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews will be delving into the lives of emperors throughout the ages in this series of talks.
Curator Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews will be delving into the lives of emperors throughout the ages in his series ‘The Roman Empire from Caesar to collapse’.
In the East, Leo I founded a short-lived dynasty; after the death of his son-in-law Zeno, the elderly Anastasius undertook important reforms and was succeeded by Justin I, whose dynasty lasted until Maurice was executed by Phocas.
In the West, a succession of increasingly weak emperors reigned until the child Romulus was deposed in 476 by Odoacer, who refused the title of emperor and sent the imperial regalia to Zeno, acknowledging him as his overlord. Justinian I’s attempt to reconquer the West foundered partly for financial reasons and partly from the effects of Plague.
Wednesday 20 August, 7.30pm
£7.50 per person
Doors open 15 minutes before the start of this event.
Purchase through the ticket link or drop into the museum and pay at the welcome desk. Places are limited so buy in advance to secure your place.
Email: northhertsmuseum@north-herts.gov.uk for more information
Tel: 01462 474554
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Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JE
01462 474554
Opening times
Museum: Tue-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Hitchin Town Hall: Mon - Fri, (Closed Bank holidays)
Refurbishments
Come to see the newly opened North Hertfordshire Museum. We have four galleries for you to visit: explore the Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery, which deals with the history of the district from geological times to the present day; our Exhibition Gallery has regularly changing exhibits; discover how people’s lives have changed over thousands of years in the Living in North Hertfordshire Gallery; see the football collection, objects from all around the world, items from our art collections and animations of local folklore tales in the Terrace Gallery; view artworks in the Arches Gallery, part of the Terrace Gallery. We have a shop where you can buy gifts and local souvenirs, and a cafe serving a variety of food, and hot and cold drinks. Admission is free.
