There's a new issue of Doctor Who fanzine The Terrible Zodin out, the penultimate issue. I have a piece in it, on why Doctor Who is a mythology, and how that affects the way in which we approach the show, and in particular issues of canon and continuity.
This is my blog for posting material of academic interest (to me). Expect to see stuff about Greek and Roman history, archaeology, Classical literature, the Ancient Near East, historical films, teaching, the reception of the Classics in science fiction, the abuse of history, science fiction criticism, Doctor Who, and occasionally other historical stuff, or just things that I'm interested in. Expect spoilers at all times.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Friday, April 07, 2023
Mini-Masterclasses at Eastercon
The Science Fiction Foundation are running two Mini-Masterclasses at Eastercon, one at 12.00 on Saturday, led by Paul March-Russell, and one at 10.30 on Monday, led by Tony Keen. Both have limited sign-ups. Paul will be leading a discussion of Sheree Renee Thomas, 'The Parts That Make Us Monsters' (Strange Horizons, 2020). Tony will be leading a discussion of Arthur C. Clarke, 'The Nine Billion Names of God'. We recommend that participants read the stories in advance.