Dr Sarah Bremner
@brummieclassicist.bsky.social
Head of History & Politics, LCS | PhD Demosthenes, Ancient Athens, Democracy, Rhetoric, Oratory, Identity | Views My Own
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Ancient Worlds, Modern Paths 3: Athenian Democracy
Titan Talks · Episode
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Had an awesome time chatting on the Titan Talks #podcast with Shrewsbury College Classical Civilisation students about how I started studying the #AncientWorld and my thoughts on Ancient and Modern #Oratory #Rhetoric and #Democracy open.spotify.com/episode/2Ttf...
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Hope you don’t mind me sharing this again. I’m just so excited to share this brand new podcast series produced by @histfest.bsky.social for @historyextra.bsky.social
Listen wherever you get your podcasts (here’s the Spotify link spotify.link/hxH97mL4PXb )
Listen wherever you get your podcasts (here’s the Spotify link spotify.link/hxH97mL4PXb )
Once Upon a Time in the North
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October 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Hope you don’t mind me sharing this again. I’m just so excited to share this brand new podcast series produced by @histfest.bsky.social for @historyextra.bsky.social
Listen wherever you get your podcasts (here’s the Spotify link spotify.link/hxH97mL4PXb )
Listen wherever you get your podcasts (here’s the Spotify link spotify.link/hxH97mL4PXb )
Well behind (HoD in a new school - autumn caught up with me!) but here’s my latest @classicstober.bsky.social for yesterday. Day 14 Cocytus, the river that flows to Acheron, of wailing and lamentation.
οιμοι φεύ φεύ
οιμοι φεύ φεύ
October 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Well behind (HoD in a new school - autumn caught up with me!) but here’s my latest @classicstober.bsky.social for yesterday. Day 14 Cocytus, the river that flows to Acheron, of wailing and lamentation.
οιμοι φεύ φεύ
οιμοι φεύ φεύ
@classicstober.bsky.social day 4 Shroud #ClassicsTober
October 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@classicstober.bsky.social day 4 Shroud #ClassicsTober
Busy day but trying to make sure I do my #ClassicsTober day 3 Graiai @classicstober.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Busy day but trying to make sure I do my #ClassicsTober day 3 Graiai @classicstober.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
October 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
An early start, but what a beautiful morning singing on BBC Radio 4 this morning for Sunday Worship with Lichfield Cathedral Chamber Choir
September 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
An early start, but what a beautiful morning singing on BBC Radio 4 this morning for Sunday Worship with Lichfield Cathedral Chamber Choir
September 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Freedom of speech is ancient, freedom of satire is ancient. If you are not free to criticise leaders, it is not a democracy
A little poster for my classroom. A collection of Ancient Greek and Roman comedy but mostly tragedy masks depicted in ancient art.
September 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Freedom of speech is ancient, freedom of satire is ancient. If you are not free to criticise leaders, it is not a democracy
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A little poster for my classroom. A collection of Ancient Greek and Roman comedy but mostly tragedy masks depicted in ancient art.
September 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A little poster for my classroom. A collection of Ancient Greek and Roman comedy but mostly tragedy masks depicted in ancient art.
Athenian Democracy was based on 2 principles: isegoria (right to speak) isonomia (equal in the law) but that did not absolve you from the consequences - you’d be prosecuted for libel/ slander, if you lied or gave poor advice that harmed the polis you’re accountable. It did not silence dissent.
September 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Athenian Democracy was based on 2 principles: isegoria (right to speak) isonomia (equal in the law) but that did not absolve you from the consequences - you’d be prosecuted for libel/ slander, if you lied or gave poor advice that harmed the polis you’re accountable. It did not silence dissent.
Closing today! 📣
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this new chapter and join me in building a new and dynamic department to engage our historians and politicians! #Teaching #hiring #UKEd #Lichfield #history #politics #AQA
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This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this new chapter and join me in building a new and dynamic department to engage our historians and politicians! #Teaching #hiring #UKEd #Lichfield #history #politics #AQA
lichfieldcathedralschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/De...
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September 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Closing today! 📣
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this new chapter and join me in building a new and dynamic department to engage our historians and politicians! #Teaching #hiring #UKEd #Lichfield #history #politics #AQA
lichfieldcathedralschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/De...
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this new chapter and join me in building a new and dynamic department to engage our historians and politicians! #Teaching #hiring #UKEd #Lichfield #history #politics #AQA
lichfieldcathedralschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/De...
Very excited to get my hands on the new book by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb ‘The Scaffolding Effect’.
I LOVE their ‘What is History Teaching Now’ so cannot wait to read this and put it into action in my department!
I LOVE their ‘What is History Teaching Now’ so cannot wait to read this and put it into action in my department!
September 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Very excited to get my hands on the new book by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb ‘The Scaffolding Effect’.
I LOVE their ‘What is History Teaching Now’ so cannot wait to read this and put it into action in my department!
I LOVE their ‘What is History Teaching Now’ so cannot wait to read this and put it into action in my department!
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
One thing every student should hear (actually every person at every age)
Your best is always good enough.
No matter what.
It’s something my Dad always told me before every exam since I was little - if I can look in the mirror and know that I did my best, then that’s all anyone can ever ask of me.
Your best is always good enough.
No matter what.
It’s something my Dad always told me before every exam since I was little - if I can look in the mirror and know that I did my best, then that’s all anyone can ever ask of me.
August 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
One thing every student should hear (actually every person at every age)
Your best is always good enough.
No matter what.
It’s something my Dad always told me before every exam since I was little - if I can look in the mirror and know that I did my best, then that’s all anyone can ever ask of me.
Your best is always good enough.
No matter what.
It’s something my Dad always told me before every exam since I was little - if I can look in the mirror and know that I did my best, then that’s all anyone can ever ask of me.
August 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Supporting the Bham Lit Fest 2025 with the awesome #punksandchancers x #blackcountrytype collab. Support our libraries! #BooksBab #LibrariesGiveUsPower
www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org
www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org
August 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Supporting the Bham Lit Fest 2025 with the awesome #punksandchancers x #blackcountrytype collab. Support our libraries! #BooksBab #LibrariesGiveUsPower
www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org
www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org
Bluesky is great, but what I really miss is what #TeacherTwitter used to be! Is it still out there? #HistoryTeacher #PoliticsTeacher #Teaching #UKteaching #KS3 #KS4 #KS5 #GCSE #AQA #Alevel #learning #pedagogy #resources #curriculum #teach
August 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Bluesky is great, but what I really miss is what #TeacherTwitter used to be! Is it still out there? #HistoryTeacher #PoliticsTeacher #Teaching #UKteaching #KS3 #KS4 #KS5 #GCSE #AQA #Alevel #learning #pedagogy #resources #curriculum #teach
Thank you to the brilliant @emmasouthon.bsky.social for recommending @gregjenner.bsky.social You’re Dead to Me and @jonathanhealey.bsky.social new book. That’s my summer reading sorted on causes of the civil war for my Alevel history students.
August 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Thank you to the brilliant @emmasouthon.bsky.social for recommending @gregjenner.bsky.social You’re Dead to Me and @jonathanhealey.bsky.social new book. That’s my summer reading sorted on causes of the civil war for my Alevel history students.
Beautiful Musica Deo Sacra Matins service at Tewkesbury Abbey yesterday, with a sunbeam streaming through.
I also thought, Margaret of Anjou was here! In 1471 a defeated Somerset & some Lancastrians sought Sanctuary here, but it was broken by the Yorkists. The abbey was purified & reconsecrated
I also thought, Margaret of Anjou was here! In 1471 a defeated Somerset & some Lancastrians sought Sanctuary here, but it was broken by the Yorkists. The abbey was purified & reconsecrated
August 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Beautiful Musica Deo Sacra Matins service at Tewkesbury Abbey yesterday, with a sunbeam streaming through.
I also thought, Margaret of Anjou was here! In 1471 a defeated Somerset & some Lancastrians sought Sanctuary here, but it was broken by the Yorkists. The abbey was purified & reconsecrated
I also thought, Margaret of Anjou was here! In 1471 a defeated Somerset & some Lancastrians sought Sanctuary here, but it was broken by the Yorkists. The abbey was purified & reconsecrated
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Palestinian statehood is not a bargaining chip.
July 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Palestinian statehood is not a bargaining chip.
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Free stuff!
Happy Friday! May I interest you in a free book? SLAVERY AND HONOUR IN THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD is out now in Open Access! This edited collection from David Lewis, Mirko Canevaro and Douglas Cairns explores the complexities of honour and dishonour in ancient Greek slavery.
July 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Free stuff!
My last day at the educake office, so I obvs was a total tourist. Ta’ra a bit Oxford (and can you be a classicist and not go to the Loebs in Blackwells??)
July 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My last day at the educake office, so I obvs was a total tourist. Ta’ra a bit Oxford (and can you be a classicist and not go to the Loebs in Blackwells??)
He managed to say farewell and raised millions for charities that will help the people of Birmingham. Ozzy, ta’ra a bit bab #ozzy
July 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
He managed to say farewell and raised millions for charities that will help the people of Birmingham. Ozzy, ta’ra a bit bab #ozzy
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The paperback, with new preface, coming next month. Preorder now!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
July 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The paperback, with new preface, coming next month. Preorder now!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...