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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.

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Upcoming Events



Department Colloquium: Christopher Childers (Harvard-Westlake) "A Mockingbird Among Nightingales: Translating Form and Voice in Classical Lyric Verse"

Nov 7, 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: Christopher Childers, Poet and Translator, Harvard-Westlake

Abstract: This talk will discuss the Penguin Book of…



Penn Public Lecture: Patrice D. Rankine (University of Chicago) "Fiery Towers: A Professional Classicist’s Manifesto"

Nov 14, 2024 at - | Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum (3260 South St.)

Lecture Series: 
The Penn Public Lectures on Classical Antiquity and the…



Penn Public Lecture: Patrice D. Rankine (University of Chicago) "Streets’ Disciples"

Nov 19, 2024 at - | Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum (3260 South St.)

Lecture Series: 
The Penn Public Lectures on Classical Antiquity and the…