Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 32sA fantastic kick-off session for Ancient Languages Week at Monash, with some thoughts on how (in addition to being interesting in and of themselves) studying languages, ancient cultures, and ancient languages (in particular) helps to build skills and perspectives that many industries are seeking! 000
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The article in question: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auCases of babies contracting ancient disease in the womb continue to riseNew Queensland Health data shows 55 pregnant women have been diagnosed with the sexually transmitted disease so far this year. 000
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026For various reasons, this is an interesting headline for the ABC to put on an article about rates of congenital syphilis in Queensland 111
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Diesel prices are already above what some surcharge schedules envisioned, so it becomes an open-ended 1c per 5c per mile, without upper limit. So one can do the math for road or rail miles from, say, Long Beach to Denver or St Louis. 010
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Since the price of diesel in the US is in the news, it may be of interest that at this point, a lot of transport contracts are such that every 5 cent increase in diesel adds 1c *per mile* to every railcar and semi trailer, charged to the customer. If diesel jumps $1, add another 20 cents per mile. 110
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Andreas Kaplony offers a "concise introduction into reading and publishing" pre-modern Arabic documents. A fantastic resource for those of us who might not as much experience with Arabic papyri but are interested in incorporating them into our studies! www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...degruyterbrill.com 010
Reposted by Andrew ConnorDr Carolyn La Rocco 🏺🍃 @carrielarocco.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Just did a quick search for the Greggs “Ta-pastry” and found this (image from / more reading at: www.creativemoment.co/greggs-becom...) 22011
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026By the way, I wasn't exaggerating about the best city thing! 😄 www.timeout.com/travel/best-...timeout.comThe 50 best cities in the world in 2026We polled thousands of locals to rank the world’s greatest cities. Ready? 000
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026If you don't, but might know someone who does, please share this with them! Here's the Monash hiring page: careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/jo...careers.pageuppeople.comJob Search 100
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We're hiring! Do you work on ancient Egypt (including Ptolemaic), want to join a fantastic department with great colleagues, and live in one of the best cities in the world? Come join us! www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/list...timeshighereducation.comLecturer/Senior Lecturer - Archaeology & Ancient History - Clayton, Australia job with MONASH UNIVERSITY | 414023The School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies is seeking either a Level B Lecturer or Level C Senior Lecturer ... 1119
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 31/07/2026A lovely, if cool, day at Caulfield for the first day of Monash Open Day. Stop by today (Caulfield) or tomorrow (Clayton) to hear a bit more about the BA and your options to learn ancient history, archaeology, and more at Monash! 000
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Somewhere in the realm of the dead, the spirit of Aristophanes has a *great* idea for a new play. 😄 010
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026(Yes, pedants, I know, but I was worried 'komogrammateus of Kerkeosiris' would take up the whole character allotment, leaving no room for my extremely high-quality joke. Though now that I actually count that would only be like three characters longer...) 020
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026VAR: on the 12th of Phamenoth in 112 BCE, Menches the village scribe of Tebtunis didn't issue a properly formatted receipt for grain payment, goal disallowed, free kick Argentina. ⚽️ 🇪🇬 131
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Egypt has a proud history of great fotresses: Buhen, Pelousion, the white walls of Memphis, the Cairo citadel, and now apparently Mostafa Shobeir! ⚽️ 🧱 🇪🇬🇪🇬 110
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Happy 250th to the United States, in whose name some have done extraordinary, brilliant, and noble things, and some have done far worse. We can, I hope, remember, learn from, and improve on the latter, without diminishing the former, but any honest history of America must include them both. 🇺🇸 020
Reposted by Andrew ConnorDavid Mihalyfy @mihalyfy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026In memoriam Prof.dr. Klaas Anthony Worp (1943-2026), who worked on papyri from Kellis. #Egyptology #Classics #AncientBlueSky www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2026...universiteitleiden.nlIn memoriam: Prof.dr. Klaas Anthony Worp (1943-2026)Emeritus professor Klaas Worp was professor of Papyrology at Leiden University and the Leiden Papyrological Institute from 2002 to 2008. 0137
Reposted by Andrew ConnorLiesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 04/06/2026MARC BLOCH COMIC BOOK. This is not a drill. MARC BLOCH COMIC BOOK!!! www.tallandier.com/livre/marc-b... #MedievalSky #Skystorians 17305117
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Two lessons I learned when I was a bridgemaster (on a railroad swing bridge, coincidentally): 1) they are not exactly subtle constructions, especially when they start moving, but 2) boaters sometimes had very unrealistic expectations for what the bridge can or can't do. #2 trumped 1 here it seems. 000
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 03/05/2026And here's Volume 2, with texts 21-40, all edited by Lorenzo Uggetti. Most of them are Arsinoite in origin (though some are possibly Herakleopolite, with discussion of the issues involved)siba-ese.unisalento.itPapyri Universitatis Lupiensis. Papiri greci di epoca tolemaica (PUL II 21-40) 121
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 03/05/2026This came out right at the end of last year, so I think I forgot to post it, but two volumes of new material from Lecce, "Papyri Universitatis Lupiensis" (PUL) I and II, with 40 texts in Greek (mostly), Hieratic, and Demotic. A number are quite short, but with some interesting features to explore!siba-ese.unisalento.itPapyri Universitatis Lupiensis. Papiri greci ed egiziani (PUL I 1-20) 131
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Always enjoyed/enjoy Bill's work. This paper sounds pretty interesting! 110
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 01/04/2026And of course what Artemis is getting up to these days... www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kR...youtube.comNASA's Artemis II Live Mission Coverage (Official Broadcast)YouTube video by NASA 010
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The image is a red-figure kylix (1989.72), attributed to the Clusium Group, now in the Cleveland Museum of Art. www.clevelandart.org/art/1989.72clevelandart.orgRed-Figure Kylix (Drinking Cup): Artemis and Stag | Cleveland Museum of Art 120
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Prose style when you start writing up some research, versus when you're trying to squeeze under a word count. 010
Reposted by Andrew ConnorKen Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 17/03/2026They’re telling me a great empire will be destroyed if I attack Persia. Even the oracles who don’t like me very much, very nasty, they all said to me, “Sir, it’s one of the great empires, and it’ll be destroyed. And all because you attacked Persia.” That’s what they’re telling me. 329203353674
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Thanks a question on the Liverpool list, I looked up Seneca's bit about death by lightning versus diarrhea, and can now report that the word Seneca uses for diarrhea is the extremely vivid "deiectio," or "downthrow" (as Corcoran's note). The grandeur of ancient literature! 020
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 22/02/2026A book, edited by the (very productive) Klaas Bentein and Marja Vierros, with linguistic approaches to documentary papyri (and "related sources"). Some pretty interesting chapters, and a nice state-of-play reflection from Trevor Evans!hup.fiRays of Language | Helsinki University Press<p>Renewed attention to the language of ancient documentary sources – above all Greek papyri – has opened new paths in linguistic research. <i>Rays of Language: Linguistic Perspectives on Non-Literary... 120
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 10/02/2026A really great book on a fantastic topic. If you haven't checked it out already, now's the perfect time! 🌴 041
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Exactly! Also the Greek polytheists, I'm pretty sure, though that's a bit more niche. 😀 010
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026However you feel about the Tridentine Mass, it is definitely not in English (just as plenty of other religious services around the county). 110
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Former prime minister Scott Morrison tries to dog whistle about Islam, accidentally calls for the banning of the Latin Mass in Australia: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...abc.net.auMorrison's plan to reform Islamic teaching 'worth looking at', Liberal saysLiberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg says Australian Muslims need to take some responsibility for extremist incidents and that a proposal for a register of Islamic preachers is worth considering. 120
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 21/12/2025It's pretty good! And modestly sized, so you don't need to plan your whole day around going through the exhibit. 110
Reposted by Andrew ConnorPopular Science @popsci.com · 18/12/2025The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality. And trans lives are grounded in reality. We see y'all. No matter what. www.popsci.com/science/tran...popsci.comFirst-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transitionNinety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare. 142176606706
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 18/12/2025It is such an honor to work with Dan. Take a few minutes to listen to his conversation (with Waleed Aly).abc.net.auHaving important conversations after tragic events - ABC listenHow do you move forward after tragedy? 010
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 09/12/2025One exciting thing about checking my spam filter is discovering that a new volume of the "everyone in antiquity was actually Saint Mark" saga has dropped.media.tenor.coma man in a suit says " oh hi mark "Alt: The guy from the motion picture film The Room "Oh, hi mark." He has long hair and wears a blazer over a t-shirt. 030
Reposted by Andrew ConnorHistoric Cricket Pictures @picturesporting.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Richard Burton playing cricket on the set of Alexander The Great during filming in Spain in the summer of 1955 1449
Reposted by Andrew ConnorAntiquité | Religions | Classics - Ottawa @antrelclaottawa.bsky.social · 28/10/2025The petition is LIVE! uOttawa suspended Greek & Roman Studies without consultation ending advanced ancient languages teaching and Ontario's only ancient languages programme in French. Please sign, share widely and follow for updates. buff.ly/hjj4J7u #SOSClassicsUO #SaveHigherEd #ONfr #Ottawabuff.lySign the PetitionSave Greek and Latin at the University of Ottawa! 11015
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 13/10/2025A great night last night at the Monash Student Communities awards as Orion College was named College of the Year for the second time in three years. A tribute to the great work of the members and advisors who have built a fantastic community. #BigPurplemedia.tenor.comelmo from sesame street is surrounded by purple flames in a dark room .Alt: Elmo from Sesame Street, but purple, is surrounded by purple flames in a dark room. The whole purple thing is because Orion College's major color is purple, by the way. 000
Reposted by Andrew ConnorGabriele Passabì @gabpassabi.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Marc Bloch will be admitted to the Pantheon in Paris! The date for the "Panthéonisation" is set for 16 June 2026. Meanwhile, @sorbonneparis1.bsky.social has launched a website to keep track of the many conferences to celebrate the event. Some of them start this month. marcbloch.pantheonsorbonne.frmarcbloch.pantheonsorbonne.frMarc Bloch | Marc Bloch 113767
Reposted by Andrew ConnorDr Kathleen Neal @kbneal.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Hey pocket friends. Just a heads up that if I'm suddenly blanking you after December, it's not you, it's my government. 3236
Reposted by Andrew ConnorJosh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 20/08/2025I found @brianphillips.bsky.social's defense of the em dash to be thoughtful, beautifully expressed, and human!!!theringer.comStop AI-Shaming Our Precious, Kindly Em Dashes—PleaseHuman writers have always used the em dash. In fact, it’s the most human punctuation mark there is. 514829
Andrew Connor @andrewconnor.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Say, hypothetically, you had a godson who has just turned 8 and has (thanks partly to you and partly to Bluey) gotten really into cricket, but who lives in a non-cricketing country. Would anyone have suggestions for presents? I have some thoughts but would be glad for any ideas! 000