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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



Penn Public Lecture: Patrice D. Rankine (University of Chicago) "On Being at Home"

Nov 21, 2024 at - | Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum (3260 South St.)

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



Department Colloquium: Christopher Pfaff (Florida State) "Current Excavations at Ancient Corinth, Greece"

Dec 5, 2024 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: Christopher Pfaff, Associate Professor, Department of Classics, Florida State University

Abstract: …