The Centre for Classical Studies, in collaboration with Sapienza Università di Roma, is organising an international conference to celebrate the bimillenary birth of Pliny the Elder. Taking place in Lisbon (October 19-20, 2023) and Rome (November 9-10, 2023), the conference aims to examine Pliny’s Natural History in three areas that frequently intersect and at times blur together—medicine, magic, and religion—from antiquity to the modern age.
Both conferences will feature the participation of experts in Pliny’s work and the three areas of the congress, totaling approximately 40 participants from seven countries, with the hope that this will be a landmark event in Plinian studies and serve as inspiration for the future.
Organising Committee: Gabriel Silva (University of Lisbon), Giorgio Ferri (Sapienza University of Rome), Paolo Garofalo (University of Lisbon)
