This event is in the past.It took place on February 7, 2026 at Brower Center.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkThe Religious Demos: Rethinking Politics and Religion in Global Antiquity
Downtown Berkeley
Scholars from Harvard, NYU, and beyond explore how religion and politics intertwined for ordinary people across ancient Eurasia. This two-day conference shifts focus from elites to the demos—the masses—uncovering fresh perspectives on early societies from East Asia to the Mediterranean.
Academic conference
Ancient history
Cross-cultural study
Interdisciplinary
Tips
💵free admission to both days
🎓speakers from Harvard, NYU, McGill, and UC Berkeley
🌿terrace access during breaks
The Religious Demos: Rethinking Politics and Religion in Global Antiquity
Downtown Berkeley
Educational TalkEducational TalkScholars from Harvard, NYU, and beyond explore how religion and politics intertwined for ordinary people across ancient Eurasia. This two-day conference shifts focus from elites to the demos—the masses—uncovering fresh perspectives on early societies from East Asia to the Mediterranean.
Academic conference
Ancient history
Cross-cultural study
Interdisciplinary
Tips
💵free admission to both days
🎓speakers from Harvard, NYU, McGill, and UC Berkeley
🌿terrace access during breaks
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