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Archimedes set to 'die' again at Swinburne

One of the most famous deaths in the ancient world will be re-enacted at Swinburne University of Technology in celebration of National Science Week.
The great Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer, Archimedes was famously killed by a Roman soldier after the fall of Syracuse in 212 BC. His death will be recreated at Swinburne as part of Archimedes Day events.
Ten armoured centurions from Ringwood-based Ancient Hoplitikon - which specialises in Ancient Classical and Hellenistic Greek re-enactment - will 'do away' with Swinburne head of mathematics Professor Geoff Brooks.
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Event: Archimedes Day
When: 17 August 2011, noon
Where: ATC building forecourt, Swinburne Hawthorn campus