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Classics@UnivReading

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Department of Classics at the University of Reading. We're glad you're here! www.reading.ac.uk/classics

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

You are cordially invited to attend Helle: The Opera on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Minghella Studios on University of Reading Campus. Please register by June 4th, 2026 here: www.store.reading.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Are you an undergraduate student interested in Ancient Greek pottery? Please consider applying for this internship with Prof. Amy Smith and Dr. Ollie Croker (British Museum) on the "ghosts" on the British Museum's red-figure vases. reading.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.ht...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Join us for the Annual Percy Ure Lecture with @naomisykes.bsky.social (Exeter) entitled "Beastly Questions: Animal Answers to Ancient History and Modern Challenges" today at 5 PM (GMT)! Joining link: bit.ly/40tYtqO

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Don't forget that the Annual Percy Ure Lecture with Prof. Naomi Sykes (Exeter) entitled "Beastly Questions: Animal Answers to Ancient History and Modern Challenges" is this Friday at 5 PM!

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

This February, Reading Classics is collaborating with Black Athena on Stegi Radio to discuss Greek/non-Greek interactions in antiquity. The first interview is with @edwardasross.bsky.social on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at 11 AM (UK Time). Listen on Stegi 1 here: stegi.radio/schedule

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Bettina will also be performing in the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology on Thursday, November 20 at 5 PM. This is an in-person only event and spaces are limited. Please email e.m.m.aston@reading.ac.uk to book a space.

Sing, Muse: Homer, Mesomedes, Sappho. Performance by Bettina Joy de Guzman. Thursday, November 20, 5 PM. Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology. To register, e-mail Emma Aston (e.m.m.aston@reading.ac.uk). Places limited - first come, first served.

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Join Prof. Eleanor Dickey for a one-day Latin workshop at @butserancientfarm.co.uk! There are still spaces available for this adult-oriented event. Find out more here: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Learn how the Romans did their math. The Reading Ancient Schoolroom is running a workshop at @butserancientfarm.co.uk, and there are still spaces to join. Check it out here: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Want to learn about Roman magic and gems? There is still time to register for the Reading Ancient Schoolroom workshop at @butserancientfarm.co.uk! Check out the link below: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

There are still spaces available for the Ancient Greek Tragedy and Comedy workshops with the Reading Ancient Schoolroom at @butserancientfarm.co.uk. Book through the links below: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Dr Tim Penn hosted Prof Amy C. Smith and PhD researcher Ilaria Truzzi (among others) for a training school in Athens, funded by @gametablenetwork.bsky.social. The programme focused on methods for collecting data on gameboards and related floor markings, and included onsite training sessions.

Dr. Tim Penn, Ilaria Truzzi, and Prof. Amy C. Smith outside the Parthenon.

Prof. Amy C. Smith and Ilaria Truzzi with a game board on the Hephaisteion in the Athenian Agora.

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