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CIAC researcher Adriana Nogueira moderates Literary Event with André Simões in Tavira

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On October 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the Álvaro de Campos Municipal Library in Tavira will host a literary event featuring André Simões. The event, entitled Apresentação do livro: Lusitânia – A vida dos Cássios, Uma família na Lisboa romana, will be moderated by Adriana Freire Nogueira, Associate Professor at the University of Algarve and collaborating researcher at CIAC – Research Centre in Arts and Communication.

The event will highlight how historical and archaeological research helps reconstruct the past, providing a deeper understanding of Roman society and its cultural heritage.

Based on his latest book, Lusitânia – O dia a dia dos Cássios, Uma família na Lisboa romana, André Simões will take the audience on a journey through everyday life in ancient Olisipo (Roman Lisbon). The discussion will explore the city’s organization, family life, social relationships, economy, and cultural traditions, offering insights into the daily experiences of its inhabitants nearly two thousand years ago.

André Simões is a university professor, researcher, and translator. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon and a researcher at the Centre for Classical Studies, he has dedicated nearly three decades to teaching and research in the fields of Latin Language and Literature, Roman Culture, and Classical Studies.

Adriana Freire Nogueira holds a PhD in Literature, specializing in Classical Literature and Culture, from the University of Algarve. Her academic interests include classical literature, Greek philosophy, translation, mythology, and the reception of antiquity in contemporary society.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Álvaro de Campos Municipal Library, Tavira

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