Setting

490 BC. The battle of Marathon. The pupils will take the roles of Athenian citizens and slaves at the time of the battle of Marathon. From the safety of the Agora, the pupils will await news of the outcome, discussing the events that led to this pivotal date in Greek history.

Workshops

History Off the Page will bring all the equipment and materials needed to set up workshops in your hall. The atmosphere will be created by using drama and role-play, facsimile items and the sort of materials which were used by the ancient Greeks. The workshops normally include: mosaics, testing oil lamps and making wax tablets.

Afternoon Session

During the afternoon session the pupils will experience a symposium which will celebrate the Athenian victory over the invading Persian forces.

Details of this and further information about the day are included in a booklet which is sent out prior to a booking. All the History Off the Page providers are experienced teachers and storytellers who enjoy working with large groups of children. Generally there will be a story told during the day.

Costumes are available to order from Off the Peg.

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