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...
This!
I can't overstate how much I absolutely hate the terms 'primary source' and 'secondary source' in ancient history. We have ancient sources, we have commentaries, we have scholarship.
What does 'primary' mean when using Pausanias to talk bout 5th century Athenian architecture?!?
What does 'primary' mean when using Pausanias to talk bout 5th century Athenian architecture?!?
February 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This!
What if the words that shaped ancient civilisations could help someone rewrite their future?
The ACE project wants to widen access to the study of classics for society’s most marginalised learners, those in prison. Pilot feedback has shown that it has been transformative for incarcerated learners.
The ACE project wants to widen access to the study of classics for society’s most marginalised learners, those in prison. Pilot feedback has shown that it has been transformative for incarcerated learners.
Help ‘Advocating Classics Education’ (ACE) Teach Classics And Philosophy In Prisons
The ACE project wants to widen access to the study of antiquity and philosophy for society’s most marginalised learners, those in prison. After a successful pilot in 2024-2025 the team want to scale u...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:19 PM
What if the words that shaped ancient civilisations could help someone rewrite their future?
The ACE project wants to widen access to the study of classics for society’s most marginalised learners, those in prison. Pilot feedback has shown that it has been transformative for incarcerated learners.
The ACE project wants to widen access to the study of classics for society’s most marginalised learners, those in prison. Pilot feedback has shown that it has been transformative for incarcerated learners.
#TeamRhetoric It’s brilliant to launch our new Oratory and Rhetoric Club at Lichfield Cathedral School: AGORA
The LCS Agora will be a space to explore rhetoric, oratory, and persuasion from the origins of democracy in Classical Athens to modernity!
#democracy #oratory #rhetoric #teaching #debates
The LCS Agora will be a space to explore rhetoric, oratory, and persuasion from the origins of democracy in Classical Athens to modernity!
#democracy #oratory #rhetoric #teaching #debates
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 AM
#TeamRhetoric It’s brilliant to launch our new Oratory and Rhetoric Club at Lichfield Cathedral School: AGORA
The LCS Agora will be a space to explore rhetoric, oratory, and persuasion from the origins of democracy in Classical Athens to modernity!
#democracy #oratory #rhetoric #teaching #debates
The LCS Agora will be a space to explore rhetoric, oratory, and persuasion from the origins of democracy in Classical Athens to modernity!
#democracy #oratory #rhetoric #teaching #debates
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I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
He is a little boy. He was taken from school and used as bait to open the door of his home. He has been detained in Texas. He is a little child.
Children are being taken.
Parents are being taken.
People are being taken.
Children are being taken.
Parents are being taken.
People are being taken.
"'Our operations are lawful, targeted and focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community,' Bovino said..."
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
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January 24, 2026 at 10:02 AM
He is a little boy. He was taken from school and used as bait to open the door of his home. He has been detained in Texas. He is a little child.
Children are being taken.
Parents are being taken.
People are being taken.
Children are being taken.
Parents are being taken.
People are being taken.
POV History & Classics teachers in 2026:
It’s frustrating seeing how ancient history, especially empires, is used to justify actions in the present.
What’s inspiring as an Ancient Historian is knowing that I have the skills to address misconceptions and encourage critical thinking.
It’s frustrating seeing how ancient history, especially empires, is used to justify actions in the present.
What’s inspiring as an Ancient Historian is knowing that I have the skills to address misconceptions and encourage critical thinking.
January 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
POV History & Classics teachers in 2026:
It’s frustrating seeing how ancient history, especially empires, is used to justify actions in the present.
What’s inspiring as an Ancient Historian is knowing that I have the skills to address misconceptions and encourage critical thinking.
It’s frustrating seeing how ancient history, especially empires, is used to justify actions in the present.
What’s inspiring as an Ancient Historian is knowing that I have the skills to address misconceptions and encourage critical thinking.
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Monday, tune in for a special conversation between Rachel Maddow and guests of her most recent podcast “Burn Order” from a live community event in Los Angeles.
Watch Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order Monday at 9pm ET on MS NOW.
Watch Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order Monday at 9pm ET on MS NOW.
December 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Monday, tune in for a special conversation between Rachel Maddow and guests of her most recent podcast “Burn Order” from a live community event in Los Angeles.
Watch Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order Monday at 9pm ET on MS NOW.
Watch Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order Monday at 9pm ET on MS NOW.
In March 2026 I’ll be with the awesome @ttradioofficial.bsky.social talking about Ancient Democracy! #History #Teaching #CPD
MORE History speakers!! Join us to hear from these brilliant people and so many more . . .
www.ttradio.org/connect2026
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www.ttradio.org/connect2026
@brummieclassicist.bsky.social @veritydove.bsky.social @ttradioofficial.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In March 2026 I’ll be with the awesome @ttradioofficial.bsky.social talking about Ancient Democracy! #History #Teaching #CPD
It’s finally new ink time
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It’s finally new ink time
One of the best versions of Macbeth I’ve ever seen. Truly Scottish and what a brilliant setting for it #Macbeth #RSC #Shakespeare #TheOtherPlace
November 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
One of the best versions of Macbeth I’ve ever seen. Truly Scottish and what a brilliant setting for it #Macbeth #RSC #Shakespeare #TheOtherPlace
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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