Past Events



COLLOQUIUM: Adam Foley, University of Pennsylvania, "Towards a new Interpretation of Aristotle’s Edition of the Iliad “from the Casket”

Feb 8, 2018 at -

In his Life of Alexander Plutarch claims that Aristotle produced his own recension of the Iliad and then gave it to Alexander as part of his provisions on campaign. This edition eventually… Read More



COLLOQUIUM: Peter Meineck, NYU, "Activating Classics: how ancient literature can help defend democracy"

Feb 1, 2018 at -

In this illustrated talk Peter Meineck will describe his work with members of American veteran community and their public engagement programs that have sought to bring veterans and the public together in conversation… Read More



COLLOQUIUM: Jim Wright, Bryn Mawr, "From Emblem to Epic: Mycenaean art and Mycenaean Society"

Jan 25, 2018 at -

In this lecture I explore how during the Mycenaean era individuals seeking to promote their social and political position manipulated objects and emblems to display their status so as to advance agendas of… Read More



COLLOQUIUM: William Noel, UPENN, "Born Digital: Twenty-first century Ancient Texts at Penn"

Jan 18, 2018 at -

Digital Cameras can see marks invisible to the naked eye, and Digital images can be seen by hundreds of thousands.  How has this changed our understanding of Ancient authors like Archimedes and Galen, and how… Read More



“The Religious Center of the City of Knossos: Excavations of a Plot in the Modern Village” by Dr. Athanasia Kanta

Nov 2, 2017 at

“The Religious Center of the City of Knossos: Excavations of a Plot in the Modern Village”

Dr. Athanasia Kanta

Director Emerita, 23rd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Director of… Read More



The Odyssey - a New Translation by Dr. Emily Wilson with Dr. Bridget Murnaghan

Nov 13, 2017 at -

Join us on Monday, November 13th at 6 pm for a reading and discussion with Emily Wilson and Bridget Murnaghan.



Book Launch: Emily Wilson's Odyssey Translation

Nov 13, 2017 at

Book Release party for Emily Wilson's Odyssey translation. Details forthcoming. 



CAS Lunchtime Seminar: Joseph Farrell, "A Contested Legacy: Greece and Rome in American Political Discourse"

Nov 14, 2017 at -

The Center for Ancient Studies 2017–2018 Lunchtime Seminar Series “The Usage of Antiquity in Modern Times: The… Read More