Since its discovery in the early 90’s the ‘Pride of Halikarnassos’ has been seen as a prime example of story-telling used to fashion local identity. Most studies have emphasized its role situating Halikarnassos… Read More
As the ancient Greeks knew and General Douglass MacArthur thought that Plato wrote—and many other, including the Royal War Museum in London, have since believed because of MacArthur's error: "Only the dead have… Read More
The study of ancient Greek and Latin Classics in the People's Republic of China has grown considerably and has become more visible internationally during recent years. Much of this visibility takes the form of… Read More
Most studies of Roman mythology have focused either on its political/historical aspects or its usage in a specific literary context. Starting from the paradigmatic hypothesis that "Roman myths are myths of place" (… Read More
It’s 2019, members of a theater company rehearse Medea, the ancient tragedy of marital discord, palace intrigue, gender politics, and murder. Set during one of the company’s final run-throughs, … Read More
In this lecture, Connolly rejects the label “reception” in favor of an understanding of canon-making built on agency, imagination, and relationality. Working with both ancient and modern thinkers—… Read More
Each year, on a Thursday in April, we stage our Senior Colloquium, a roundtable discussion with students and faculty focusing on samples of student coursework and addressing the question: "What does it mean to study… Read More
All undergraduates welcome! Come chat with Prof. Rosen about his interests and experiences — from his research and teaching on medicine and mockery to his life as dean and a faculty director in Riepe House… Read More
