The sixth issue of Iris magazine will be out in May.

This edition focuses around the search for truth and meaning in the ancient world, and includes:

Eternal questions: the Classical view of life, the universe and everything

Chat with Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye

Blood and Sacrifice in the Desert: the lost cult of the Nabataeans

Speaking with the gods: the perils of prophecy

The Big Myth: creation stories and graphic design

Sun worshippers: solar power in the Roman empire

... as well as news, outreach features, reviews, games, real life stories, advice, what's on, fiction, translations and more.

iris magazine is sent free to state schools which don't yet offer Classical subjects, and this is funded by subscriptions and advertisements in the magazine. For more information on how you can help support the outreach work of the project, get in touch at with us here or go to the support us page

Prices for individuals, schools & university departments:
£3.00 per copy (plus p&p of £1.33 for UK). Additionally year long subscriptions can also be taken out (three issues)

It can either be ordered by post at:
iris Magazine, Orders, 8 Pond Close Oxford OX3 8JH
Cheques payable to: the iris project. If you have any query then please send us an email

Or you can order your copies using your paypal account or by credit card here...

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Overseas deliveries (£19.00 for the next 3 issues incl p&p)
For back issues... (please specify which issue you require on the order form)
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