This event is part of the “Arts Unplugged” series in the College of Arts & Sciences and is open to the public.

The event will kick off Wednesday March 12 with a virtual panel discussion from 4:30-6 p.m. on eCornell, featuring translator Emily WIlson in conversation with faculty and students. Register here.

On Thursday, March 13, we'll host a day-long, public reading of portions of Homer's The Iliad from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a cast of readers throughout the day.

Participants will also be able to:

• View items from this period from the library and anthropology collections
• Visit special related pop-up exhibits at the Cornell Library's Rare and Manuscript Collection and at the Johnson Museum
• Create your own piece of writing on papyrus
• Take part in a reception to celebrate the event from 4-5 p.m.