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“Narrating the Saints: Paulinus of Nola and the Beginning of Verse Hagiography.”Michael Roberts, Robert Rich Professor Emeritus Wesleyan University “Prof. Roberts will explore the Natalicia (Birthday Poems) of Paulinus of Nola,- The Boulder Classics Department now co-ordinates an Aequora site at Casey Middle School: using Aequora’s specially designed curriculum, we harness the classical languages’ power to improve literacy while making the ancient
Fate and Astrology in Tacitus' AnnalsDr. Kelly Shannon-Henderson, Univeristy of AlabamaThe involvement of supernatural factors such as fate and fortune in historical events is a familiar preoccupation of ancient historians. In the case of Tacitus'
The Center for Western Civilization, Thought & Policy Presents:Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today Bryan Doerries - Artistic Director: Public Artist in Residence, City of New YorkThursday, January
Decorating for Death: Sculptural Programs at the Colosseum & Flavian Amphitheaters Dr. Steven L. Tuck Professor and Chair of Classics at Miani Ohio UniversityJanuary 23 HUMN 150 at 5:30 pmAmphitheaters like the Colosseum at
Practice Latin through games, conversations, and easy stories. Latin learners of all levels welcome. Snacks will be served. Stay for a few minutes or the whole session! Questions? Email reina.callier@
Mary E. V. McClanahan Graduate Essay PrizeMonday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm | HUMN 250 Virgil’s Chaonian Doves Reading Hesiod in Eclogues 5 and 9 Classics PhD candidate, Samuel HahnOn one level, Virgil’s Eclogues consider the
Dr. Francesca Schironi Professor of Classical Studies, University of MichiganFriday, November 16 3:00 PM in HUMN 135 This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the CU Department of Classics.
RomeLab: The Nature of Evidence at a Roman FuneralDr. Chris Johanson Department of Classics, UCLAMonday, November 5, 2018 5:30 PM in HUMN 250This presentation examines the ways that the Roman funeral eulogy subverts traditionally