Spotlight on Sicily
PART II: Palermo's Pleasure Palaces
Online Lecture
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Lecturer: Dr Eireann Marshall
Date: Monday 21 April, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEDT | 6.30pm QLD | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
During a remarkable chapter in Sicilian history, when Arabic and European cultures became intertwined, Norman kings created extraordinary palaces that were deeply rooted in Eastern culture and traditions.
Surrounded by genoards, or garden paradises, which were filled with fountains and citrus trees, these royal residences were designed to allow their kings to appreciate the delights of life - which in some cases even included harems, highlighting the ongoing influence of Arabic culture.
Join Dr Eireann Marshall for a spellbinding look at the palaces just outside the Norman capital, Palermo, a city whose medieval architecture boasts a fascinating amalgamation of different styles.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURER
Dr Eireann Marshall is an Honorary Research Associate and Associate Lecturer with the Open University. Raised in the Veneto, she was educated in Barnard College, Columbia University, in New York, as well as the Universities of Birmingham and Exeter in England, where she has lectured.
She has published a number of articles on Ancient North Africa, and co-edited volumes on ‘Death and Disease in the Ancient City’ and ‘Women’s influence on Classical Civilisation’. Eireann’s current research interests include the reception of classical art, as well as concepts of ethnicity and race in antiquity.
With her vast lecturing and guiding experience, Eireann has in depth knowledge of Italy and its history and archaeology. Eireann has led many tours, including several to Ravenna, Venice, Pompeii, Sicily and Tunisia, and is bilingual in English and Italian.
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