Guardians of Empire
Guardians of Empire
Nirvana Romell will talk on the extraordinary mosaic heritage found along the Northern Adriatic coast, spanning from the late Roman to early medieval periods. While some sites like Ravenna are world-renowned, others such as Aquileia, Torcello, and Poreč, remain lesser-known yet equally captivating. Join Nirvana as she explores the interconnected stories these mosaics reveal: tales of conquest, shifting powers, and the monumental efforts of empire-building during a pivotal era in European history.
Schedule
6.00pm - Welcome from Elsie Linley Cambridge Alumni Office and Daniel Moore, Distant Horizons
6.10pm - Talk from Nirvana Romell
6.45pm - Q&A with Nirvana, facilitated by Daniel Moore
7.00pm - Finish
Please note, this event will be recorded.
This talk is part of the Cambridge Alumni Travel programme, and is organised by Distant Horizons who will be arranging the alumni journey to Aquileia and Ravenna in May 2026 which will be accompanied by Nirvana Romell.
Speaker
Nirvana Romell
Nirvana Romell is an International Lecturer in West European Art and Culture. After completing degrees in her native Croatia, Nirvana spent a decade in South Africa running her own art history courses. Since arriving in the UK in 2003, she has been working as a freelance lecturer, presenting at institutions including the Manchester Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool, and the University of Manchester. Nirvana is active in the field of cultural travel, and has been consulting on, arranging and leading study tours to the Balkans, Italy, France, Sweden and South Africa since 2005.
Booking information
Click the 'Book online' button to register your place for Nirvana's talk.
Booking for this event will close on Thursday 20 November 2025, 6.00pm GMT.
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