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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: Jeremy McInerney (Penn) "Inhuman, Non-Human, and Subhuman. Posthumans in the Ancient Mediterranean"

Feb 20, 2025 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: Jeremy McInerney, Professor of Classical Studies at Penn



Hyde Visitor: Carlos Noreña (UC Berkeley) "Backwaters of the Roman Empire: The Case of Marmarica"

Feb 27, 2025 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.

The Graduate Group in Ancient History is delighted to announce Carlos Noreña as the Hyde Visitor for Spring 2025. 
Every spring, the Graduate Group hosts a week-long visit by a distinguished…



Department Colloquium: Jacqueline Arthur-Montagne (U of Virginia)

Mar 20, 2025 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: Jacqueline Arthur-Montagne, John L. Nau III Assistant Professor of the History and Principles of Democracy and…