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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15h
All are welcome to join us for 'Unveiling Byzantium: An Evening Remembering Prof Dame Averil Cameron (1940-2026). This link has the details and registration button. 🏺 event.fourwaves.com/d52e344f-f00...
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Unveiling Byzantium: An Evening Remembering Averil Cameron
Join Unveiling Byzantium: An Evening Remembering Averil Cameron, October 20, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We are very excited to see the new Museum of London Roman Galleries and the Londinium exhibition🏺 'First London Museum exhibit to be held in rediscovered underground Roman vaults' www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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London Museum's first exhibit to be held in rediscovered underground Roman vaults
Londinium: the making of a Roman city will transport visitors back in time to explore the first 50 years of Roman London
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Also just been told that the networking event has free wine, soft drinks and nibbles, just so as you know.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
KCL Classics Students! We have careers events for you next Wednesday (7th October) and on Tuesday (13th October). Details and sign-up QR code on pics.
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KING’S COLLEGE LONDON

Tuesday 13 October

Classics Dept. Alumni Networking Night 2026
Somerset Room (KIN 223), King’s Building

18:00 – 20:00

Join us for the chance to explore your next steps and build your network with a collection of King’s Classics alumni who currently work in a diverse range of sectors and industries.

RSVP via the QR Code, or contact Dr Audley-Miller for more information via lucy.audley-miller@kcl.ac.uk
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KING’S CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
Wednesday 7th October
Lunch and Learn: What can I do with a Classics degree?
Bush House (S) 2.05
13:05 – 13:55
•	Wondering what King’s Classics students have gone on to do after graduation?
•	Curious about your next steps?
•	Feeling anxious about what’s happening in the world of jobs and careers?
Join Robin Stevens [King’s Careers Consultant attached to the Classics dept] for a supportive and up-to-date look at these questions and more.
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KING’S CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
Wednesday 7th October
Applying for jobs and further study as a Classics student
Bush House (S) 1.04
14:05 – 14:45
•	Are you a Classics student preparing for your next steps?
•	Do you feel unsure about how to maximise the impact of your degree in your applications?
•	Would you like expert, tailored insight into what makes application materials stand out?
Join Robin Stevens [King’s Careers Consultant attached to the Classics dept] for a supportive and up-to-date look at these questions and more.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
There's a report at the link with a lot more about the project - more than Bluesky's limits lets you say
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How Classics research can make a real-world difference. This collaborative project was led by Dr Martin Dinter and adapted research on classical literature and the Socratic method into practical, dialogue-based tools designed for use in remote contexts. www.kcl.ac.uk/research/con...
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Conflict Resolution Training Sessions with Indigenous Women Activists in Amazonia (Brazil) | King's College London
Supporting community-led approaches to dialogue, mediation and conflict resolution
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The Institute of Classical Studies @ics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Remembering Prof Pat Easterling FBA (1934 – 2026) To commemorate the life of Prof Pat Easterling, the ICS is publishing a series of reminiscences of Pat in London, including contributions from Prof Fiona Macintosh; Prof Peter Meineck; and Dr Pantelis Michelakis: shorturl.at/IBX6p
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Remembering Professor Pat Easterling FBA (1934 – 2026)
Remembering Professor Pat Easterling FBA (1934 – 2026)
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're never sure what alchemy the Guardian uses for their rankings...but we're proud that we're now in their TOP TEN UK universities for classics and ancient history!! www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
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Best UK universities for classics & ancient history – league table
Language, history, culture and literature of ancient Greece and Rome – includes Latin and classical Greek studies
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're never sure what alchemy the Guardian uses for their rankings...but we're proud that we're now in their TOP TEN UK universities for classics and ancient history!! www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
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Best UK universities for classics & ancient history – league table
Language, history, culture and literature of ancient Greece and Rome – includes Latin and classical Greek studies
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Some of more of the basilica was excavated last year (did we mention we get excited about Roman London!?!) www.mola.org.uk/discoveries/...
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Uncovering the heart of Roman London
We’ve recently been working in the basement of 85 Gracechurch Street - a commercial building next to Leadenhall Market in the City of London. Through decades of research and previous excavations, we…
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The tigress is unusual - usually it would be a spotted leopard - and this hints at the version of the Roman myth that Bacchus went to India.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You could also go to see this mosaic of Bacchus riding a tigress that was found during building works on Leadenhall Street. (Prof Will Wootton would probably recommend this in fact - he's an expert on all things mosaic.) www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
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mosaic pavement | British Museum
Central roundel from mosaic pavement. The surviving medallion consists of two concentric bands of grey tiles within which is an undulating dark grey line or ribbon with its cusps thickened and shaded…
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're unsurprisingly keen on Roman London -and highly recommend going this weekend (Sat 19/Sun 20 Sept) to see the remains of the forum and basilica under Leadenhall Market . It's visitable as part of London Open House Festival, you can get tickets from programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/3348
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Leadenhall Market
Iconic Victorian covered market, with roots in Roman Londinium. Today, more than 40 renowned retail brands and outstanding food and drink venues are set within the stunning market place.
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King's Arts & Humanities @kingsartshums.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🧑‍🩰 On the Classics and Poetry Now podcast, Dr Justine McConnell talks to composer and installation artist Neo Muyanga about his recent production, The Bacchae: An African Choral Ballet, produced by Joburg Ballet. 🎧️ Listen here ⤵️ buff.ly/483EnOv @kingsclassics.bsky.social @kingsdllc.bsky.social
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A conversation with Neo Muyanga
Podcast Episode · Classics and Poetry Now · 6 August · 44min
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We will be holding an event 'Unveiling Byzantium: An Evening Remembering Prof Dame Averil Cameron (1940-2026)' on 20th October to remember our former colleague. All are welcome; the details are at this link (where you will be able to find a registration link soon). www.kcl.ac.uk/events/unvei...
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Unveiling Byzantium: An Evening Remembering Prof Dame Averil Cameron (1940-2026) | King's College London
An opportunity to remember the life of Prof Dame Averil Cameron, our former colleague in Classics.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"Martin Dinter has designed the first module, which students will be able to take from spring 2027: ‘Ecohope vs Ecoanxiety - literature for a better world’." For more about these awards see www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-c...
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King's celebrates significant strides in campus sustainability | King's College London
From cold storage to lab and office sustainability, King’s staff are achieving important sustainability milestones.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"This knowledge supported us to make new commitments as a department, including our move to fully plant-based catering. We will continue our efforts in pursuit of a Silver Award next year, and look forward to launching a new ‘Sustainability and Antiquity’ curriculum stream.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"... and we are hugely proud that this award recognises our efforts to make King's Classics as sustainable as it can be. To achieve the Green Impact Bronze Award, three of us trained to become 'sustainability champions’ and to become more carbon literate.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We promised pics! Here is Dr Emily Pillinger receiving our King's Sustainability Bronze Award. She says: "As teachers and researchers we know that our primary responsibility is to future generations...
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
More mosaic news! "'Dream' Roman mosaic find dug up from farmland" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Dream' Roman mosaic find dug up from Devon farmland
A metal detectorist first found the site 16 years ago in a regularly ploughed farmer's field.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Hopefully we will soon have some photos to share - sometimes it's good to celebrate small things you win, especially when it's as important as making the changes that tackle climate and ecological crises.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We are feeling a little bashful sharing but are incredibly proud of being recognised by King's Sustainability with a Green Impact bronze award this year.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How do you make a Roman mosaic? In May, KCL students were guided by Dr Will Wootton and mosaic artist Giulia Vogrig to create the new mosaic for the Roman villa at Butser Ancient Farm! You can watch it being made here: #MosaicMonday www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIiG...
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Making the corridor mosaic at Butser Ancient Farm
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Now online: James Corke-Webster (KCL)'s talk for @theromansoc.bsky.social, 'Letters of Refuge: From AncientLyons to Modern Calais'
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James Corke-Webster (KCL): Letters of Refuge: From AncientLyons to Modern Calais
James Corke-Webster (KCL): Letters of Refuge: From Ancient Lyons to Modern Calais
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How do you make a Roman mosaic? In May, KCL students were guided by Dr Will Wootton and mosaic artist Giulia Vogrig to create the new mosaic for the Roman villa at Butser Ancient Farm! You can watch it being made here: #MosaicMonday www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIiG...
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Making the corridor mosaic at Butser Ancient Farm
YouTube video by Art Making
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Now out in paperback - and with 20% off with the publisher's discount code ANCIHIS26! KCL emeritus Prof. Roland Meyer's book 'The Ruins of Rome' takes an accessible look at the history of Rome's beguiling ruins. www.cambridge.org/gb/universit... @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org
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The Ruins of Rome | Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Now out in paperback - and with 20% off with the publisher's discount code ANCIHIS26! KCL emeritus Prof. Roland Meyer's book 'The Ruins of Rome' takes an accessible look at the history of Rome's beguiling ruins. www.cambridge.org/gb/universit... @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org
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The Ruins of Rome | Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
More info about the exhibition is here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/s... @nationaltrust.org.uk
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Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece (Until 28 June 2026) | National Trust
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The exhibition has been extended until 28 June 2026 – so definitely go if you can (and if it's in this heatwave please do take some water, wear your sunhat, and put on sunscreen!).
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Sir Roderick Beaton, Dr Rebecca Levitan, Dr Linday Allen, and Professor Gonda Van Steen participated in a symposium on 4 June highlighting in particular the personal as well as professional connections of Harold Nicolson, Vita Sackville-West, and Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We are melting today, and wish we were in the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle where our Centre for Hellenic Studies co-sponsored a special exhibition called ‘Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece’, highlighting the Greek connections of diplomat Harold Nicolson and wife Vita Sackville-West.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
League tables aren't everything, but it's encouraging when you see you've GONE UP A RANKING!! Our department are now No.5 in the UK.
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Classics Subject League Table 2026
Classics involves the study of the ancient civilisations that formed the beginnings of democracy
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Things to do when you're a classicist in London - these look so interesting!
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Dr Kate Cook @katexe.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Incidentally if you like what you've been seeing here lately (the games and history/gender/sexuality/Humanities things mostly, although the cricket too if that works), I am actively job hunting.
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Dr Kate Cook @katexe.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Was delighted to contribute with my fellow series editors to this piece on intersections between the Humanities disciplines and game studies in our series and more broadly, as part of a great collection!
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This was AMAZING and you can watch the mosaic being laid here, while Dr Will Wootton talks us through the process.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This was AMAZING and you can watch the mosaic being laid here, while Dr Will Wootton talks us through the process.
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British School at Athens @britschoolathens.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Congratulations to Gonda van Steen, Koraes Professor at King's College London and member of the BSA Committee for Society, Arts and Letters, who is now a Greek citizen! Read more about her research and work with Nostos for Greek-Born Adoptees: www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/soc...
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Can't make it this weekend? The mosaic will remain in situ - it's the second we have worked on at Butser - and will post more about it soon!
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
If you're visiting @butserancientfarm.co.uk you may bump into KCL Dr Will Wootton and some of our alumni and students who are part of a team of trained mosaicists who have been installing a mosaic in the corridor.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
New job. Come work with us! We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Greek Art. Details at: my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru... Please re-skeet!
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Celebrating our larger-than-life symbol of queer solidarity, @emilypillinger.bsky.social discusses the statue of the ancient Greek poetess Sappho.
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Dr Kate Cook @katexe.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
On the positive side, I'm currently in Granada, at the Ancient Reception on Screen conference, where today I'll be talking about what difference it makes to mythological or historical characters to make them romanceable in games!
A PowerPoint slide showing three versions of Aphrodite from recent games, and the text: Dating Aphrodite: Understanding romantic interactivity and classical reception in video game romances. Kate Cook.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Also this will help us to find you!
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We're still finding our feet a bit on Bluesky - feel free to forward this skeet and help Classics and Archaeology people find us!
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Isn't it?
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
New book released! Written by Dr Claire Millington, one of our Visiting Research Fellows, 'Roman Life on Hadrian's Wall' looks at the thousands of civilians who went with the soldiers to this famous frontier.
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Tracing Roman civilian lives through the archaeology of Hadrian's Wall | King's College London
Dr Claire Millington publishes new book exploring the families behind Roman soldiers at Hadrian's Wall.
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
More details about the conference here - conferences.ionio.gr/trd/en/sched...
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Towards Resilient Destinations | Programme
Towards Resilient Destinations: Integrating Nature, Culture and Tourism for Sustainable Futures (NEST). April 23rd-24th 2026 Hybrid at the Ionian Academy, Corfu and Online
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King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Looking back to prepare for the future: Professor Irene Polinskaya livestreamed 'Water Monuments as 'Usable Past': Lessons in Resilience from the Thirsty Island of Aigina" on 24 April at the Toward Resilient Destinations: Integrating Nature, Culture, and Tourism for Sustainable Future conference.
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Towards Resilient Destinations | Programme
Towards Resilient Destinations: Integrating Nature, Culture and Tourism for Sustainable Futures (NEST). April 23rd-24th 2026 Hybrid at the Ionian Academy, Corfu and Online
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