Luther Professor Philip Freeman to appear on WGN ‘Extension 720’

June 20, 2008

Philip Freeman, professor of classics at Luther College (http:///www.luther.edu) will appear on Chicago’s WGN Radio ‘Extension 720’ program with host Milt Rosenberg on Monday, June 23, 9-11 p.m.

Rosenberg’s interview with Professor Freeman is in conjunction with the release of Freeman’s latest book, “Julius Caesar,” released in May by Simon & Shuster publishing company.

For more information about Monday night’s program, visit WGN web site http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/ex720/index.html and click on “The Program Schedule.”

For details about Professor Freeman’s latest book, visit Luther web site http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/june/facultystaff/freemancaesarbook.html

Freeman holds the Orlando W. Qualley Chair of Classical Languages at Luther College. An internationally recognized specialist in Greek, Roman, medieval culture and Celtic studies, he is the author of “The Philosopher and the Druids” (Simon & Schuster, 2006); “St. Patrick of Ireland” (Simon & Schuster, 2004); “War, Women, and Druids” (University of Texas Press, 2002); “The Galatian Language” (Mellen Press, 2001); and “Ireland and the Classical World” (University of Texas Press, 2001).

Before joining the classics department at Luther, Freeman taught at Boston University and Washington University. He has been a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School, the American Academy in Rome, and the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C.

A frequent speaker and presenter, Freeman has given talks on the ancient world at the Smithsonian Institution and interviews on National Public Radio and Minnesota Public Television.