The Alluring Legacy of Alexander the Great

Overview

Delve into Alexander the Great's legacy, a multifaceted and far-reaching phenomenon that has significantly influenced world history.

His military conquests were unparalleled. In just over a decade, he built an empire that stretched from Greece to India, disseminating Greek culture across vast regions. Greek art and architecture influenced local cultures, and Greek became a lingua franca in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Politically, his empire-building set a precedent for future conquerors, and his administrative methods were emulated in subsequent empires. His exploits were so extraordinary that for centuries after his death, the Greek ruler seemed a figure more of legend than of history. 

Drawing on documentary sources, art, and archaeological findings, this in-person day event will offer a glimpse into Alexander’s legacy as we observe how his empire spread Greek influence across Asia and Africa and fused diverse cultures into a Hellenistic world. We will also explore the far-reaching impact of these military, political, and cultural achievements on world civilisation and politics. 

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 on 19 November 2025.

Programme details

9.45am
Registration 

10am
Alexander’s Empire as Part of the Praeparatio Evangelica 

11.15am
Tea/coffee 

11.45am
Alexander’s Undying Fame: Literature 

1pm
Lunch break

2pm
Alexander’s Undying Fame: Art 

3.15pm
Tea/coffee break

3.45pm
Alexander’s Undying Fame: Politics

5pm
End of day  

Fees

Description Costs
Event fee (includes tea/coffee) £120.00
Baguette lunch £7.50
Hot lunch £21.25

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutor

Dr Aphrodite Papayianni

Tutor

Aphrodite Papayianni holds a PhD in Byzantine History and teaches at the University of London and OUDCE. In the last ten years, she has enjoyed spells as a Visiting Professor in the Universities of Yeditepe and Sakarya (Turkey), and the North-East Normal University, Changchun Normal University and Hebei Normal University (China). Through the years, Aphrodite has developed a wide teaching portfolio, from Greek Prehistory to the end of Byzantium, and has published articles in various topics of Ancient Greek, Byzantine, post-Byzantine, and Crusade History.

Application

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Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the price, but if you wish to stay with us the night before the course, then please contact our Residential Centre.

Accommodation in Rewley House - all bedrooms are modern, comfortably furnished and each room has tea and coffee making facilities, Freeview television, and Free WiFi and private bath or shower rooms.  Please contact our Residential Centre on +44 (0) 1865 270362 or email res-ctr@conted.ox.ac.uk for details of availability and discounted prices.