Following Hadrian: Ten Years in the Footsteps of a Roman Emperor

Manchester Classical Association presents:Carole Raddato (Independent Researcher and Creator of Following Hadrian)Speaking onFollowing Hadrian: Ten Years in the Footsteps of a Roman EmperorCarole is the founder and developer of the hugely popular photography and archaeology project Following Hadrian.

She has spent the last decade travelling the globe, photographing, documenting and commentating on, the archaeological sites and materials left behind by the Roman emperor Hadrian, including UNESCO World Heritage sites from Europe to the Middle East and North Africa.No other Roman emperor travelled as extensively as Hadrian.

He was renowned for his extensive travels around the empire and devoted nearly half of his 21-year reign to inspecting the provinces (he remained in Rome in 119-120, 126-127, and the final years of his reign, 133-138).

Carole's fascination for Hadrian and her passion for travelling have motivated her to follow in his footsteps.Join us for a tour of Carole's work in documenting and analysing the remarkable journeys and interactions with local communities, of this unique Roman emperor.Chair: Dr April Pudsey, Reader in Roman History, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityNote: this ticket is for the in-person talk, there is a separate event for the Zoom stream.