September 4, 2009

JOB: Greek Language and Lit @ Penn State

Seen on various lists: The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies at The Pennsylvania State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track appointment in Greek language and literature at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2010. Applications are welcome from candidates with active research interests in any area or period of ancient Greek poetry or…

CFP: From Ancient to Modern

Seen on AegeaNet: SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON History: From Ancient to Modern 28-31 December 2009 ATHENS, GREECE The History Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) will organize its 7th International Conference on History in Athens, Greece on 28-31 of December 2009. The conference will…

This Day in Ancient History: pridie nonas septembres

pridie nonas septembres 518 B.C. — birth of Pindar (by one reckoning) ca 117 — martyrdom of Hermione 1989 — death of Sir Ronald Syme (The Roman Revolution)