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The Meaning of Carpe Diem

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TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities
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How "seize the day" does not get CLOSE to capturing the power of the poet Horace's words
Ashmolean After Hours: Carpe Diem!
Mount Vesuvius is thought to have begun erupting on 24 October AD 79. Almost two thousand years later, TORCH collaborated with the Ashmolean Museum for a special edition of After Hours to 'seize the day' and celebrate all things Pompeii and ancient Rome, with bite-sized talks from students and researchers, and activities for all to enjoy.
This event was part of the Humanities Cultural Programme.

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TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities
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Llewelyn Morgan
Keywords
poet
meaning
poem
Department: The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH)
Date Added: 17/12/2019
Duration: 00:08:08

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