Exeter, NH (March 29, 2006)—On Friday, April 7, at 8 p.m., the Phillips Exeter Academy Department of Classical Languages will present a talk and slide show by Harvard Professor Kathleen Coleman entitled “The Virtues of Violence: The Amphitheatre, Gladiators, and the Roman System of Values.” The presentation will be held at the Assembly Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

Professor Coleman is an expert on the Roman system of values and was one of the consultants for the blockbuster Hollywood film, Gladiator. Her dynamic presentation will appeal not only to history and classics scholars, but also to anyone interested in the ancient world. Her talk will be accompanied by slides of Rome and Pompeii, ancient artwork, mosaics and architectural remains.

 For more information, contact Sally Morris at (603) 777-4107. A complete listing of upcoming events is available on the Phillips Exeter Academy public events line at (603) 777-4309 and on our website at www.exeter.edu. For directions to Phillips Exeter Academy, call (603) 777-4330.

 Phillips Exeter Academy is a coeducational, independent preparatory school that was founded in 1781 and originated the system of instruction known as Harkness teaching in 1931. In the spirit of its charter to foster both goodness and knowledge, students come from a wide variety of geographic, economic, racial and religious backgrounds. The diverse student body comes from approximately 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 25 foreign countries.