February 2012

  • Posted with permission J. C. McKeown, Classical Latin: An Introductory Course. Indianapolis and Cambridge: Hackett Publishing Company, 2010. Pp. xx + 421. Paper, $39.95. 978-0-87220-851-3. Classical Latin: An Introductory Course Workbook. Paper, $19.95. ISBN 978-1-60384-206-8. Two-volume set: Paper, $53.95. ISBN 978-1-60384-207-5. Reviewed by Alden Smith, Baylor University Nowadays it is not uncommon to find a…

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  • Reviews from Bryn Mawr

    2012.02.50:  Chantal Martin Pruvot, Karl Reber, Thierry Theurillat, Ausgegraben!:Schweizer Archäologen erforschen die griechische Stadt Eretria. Eine Ausstellung der Schweizerischen Archäologischen Schule in Griechenland in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig. 2012.02.49:  Maria Caccamo Caltabiano, Carmela Raccuia, Elena Santagati, Tyrannis, Basileia, Imperium: forme, prassi e simboli del potere politico nel mondo greco e romano…

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  • If this wasn’t in Arutz Sheva, I might not even bother posting this: Antiquities Authority officials over the weekend arrested a gang of Arabs who were using an ancient manuscript as a “treasure map,” as they proceeded to dig up a well-know archaeological site in the Modi’in area. The site, Khurbat Kharuvta, has been raided…

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  • Seen on the Classicists list: Classics@Kent is proud to present their first performance of Greek drama, Aristophanes’ "Thesmophoriazusae". It will take place on Wednesday 14th March 2012 (2pm and 7.45 pm) at the Gulbenkian Theatre on the University of Kent campus (Canterbury). The play will last approximately one and a half hours. We will portray…

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  • CFP: Women and War Conference

    Seen on the Classicists list: Sponsored by: Ryerson University, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the University of Athens, Hydrama Theatre & Arts Centre, and the University of Southern California THE WOMEN AND WAR CONFERENCE July 3-5, 2012 Hydra Island GREECE CALL FOR PAPERS/WORKSHOPS/VIDEOS/FILMS We are pleased to announce The First…

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