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The study of antiquity is full of surprises. We constantly learn new things about the ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman worlds, and their interactions with multiple other cultures. Our work is inherently interdisciplinary: we use historical, linguistic, literary and archaeological methods to understand ancient societies in their entirety.

Upcoming Events



Department Colloquium: Rosa Andújar (King's College London) "Fragmenting the Chorus in Greek Tragedy"

Sep 26, 2024 at - | 402 Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th St.
*4:15-4:45 pm: Coffee and cookies in Cohen Hall 2nd Floor Lounge. All are welcome.

Speaker: Rosa Andújar, Senior Lecturer at King's College London

Abstract: Extant Greek tragedy contains several…



Department Colloquium: Erika L. Weiberg (Duke) "Euripides' "Helen" and the Trauma of Survival"

Oct 10, 2024 at - | 402 Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th St.
*4:15-4:45 pm: Coffee and cookies in Cohen Hall 2nd Floor Lounge. All are welcome.

Speaker: Erika L. Weiberg, Assistant Professor of Classical Studies and Theater Studies at Duke University

Abstract:…



Department Colloquium: Maria Dahvana Headley

Oct 17, 2024 at - | Sep 12, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm | 402 Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th St.
*4:15-4:45 pm: Coffee and cookies in Cohen Hall 2nd Floor Lounge. All are welcome.

Speaker: Maria Dahvana Headley, American novelist, memoirist, editor, translator, poet, and playwright

Abstract:…