Talks & classes
'The Desire for Syria in Medieval England': EK Myerson in conversation with Hope Doherty-Harrison
- When
- Tuesday 10 November, 18:00 – 19:30
- Where
- Birkbeck Clore Management Centre, WC1E 7JL
- Price
- Free
About
In June 1458, two boats were cornered by pirates off the coast of Malta. Their captain, Robert Sturmy, was no match for the notorious Genoese freebooter Giuliano Gattilusio. The precious cargo for which Sturmy paid with his life contained stealable goods but also cultural significance. Sweet wines, spices, silks, jewels, and minerals – these alluring commodities gripped the medieval English…
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