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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

We have our own starter pack here of people who write for our book, A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology. They’re a diverse bunch of folk with all kinds of ideas and interests, so a great place to start if you’re new here. go.bsky.app/5i922BF

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Alexandra Sills @belovedofoizys.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When I visited Laodikeia in September there was not a square cm of shade to be found, so I may have thrown some in this article about Laodikeia to make up for it. This is an exclusive bonus article for @workingclassicists.bsky.social that expands on a crucial moment I discuss in my book.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Sorry that we didn’t get back to you, Lynne! We’re officially on a wee hiatus but wanted to break cover briefly for the release of this book. We’ll be back to full activity in Nov/Dec. ☺️

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Alexandra Sills @belovedofoizys.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I was so anxious about my book getting its first review, so I'm massively chuffed that this review is so positive, but also that the reviewer understood exactly what I was trying to do. Might have a little cry to celebrate. Also, enter the Working Classicists' giveaway and I'll sign a copy for you!

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We’ve got a copy of Alexandra Sills’ incredible new book ‘Gladiators in the Greek World' to give away - it’s signed and everything! Our review: www.workingclassicists.com/zine/book-re... T&Cs: UK only, ends 3rd Aug, RT this post and follow us and her (@belovedofoizys.bsky.social) to enter.

Cover of Gladiators in the Greek World featuring a relief of two pairs of gladiators fighting.

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Miri Teixeira-Connor @miri.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Classicists criticising The Odyssey film without having watched it is making me cringe inside out. Sorry but it’s a win. It’s accessible, it’s appealing, it’s pissing off right wingers, and it’s explicitly named after a classical text that working class people will now go and pick up. Take the W.

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George Teixeira-Connor @teixeiraconnor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Today’s the day. ❤️

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"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux @bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This has been something I've been meaning to write for quite some time and the Homer contretemps gave it the opportunity. The thing I most wanted to draw out is that it isn't one fool on Twitter with a helmet, but a radicalization pipeline designed to lead antiquity-curious young men into fascism.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

ICYMI you can now pre-order @belovedofoizys.bsky.social’s upcoming book! We’ve been SO excited about this work from an incredibly impressive working class scholar, exploring the complex role of gladiators in Ancient Greece. ⚔️ www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Gladiators-i...

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Gladiators in the Greek World

It was once assumed that the sophisticated ancient Greeks rejected Roman gladiators as the most barbaric cultural import possible. Surely Greeks who loved philosophy and…

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

If you use the above link, you’re buying straight from the publisher which may be easier in the UK. If you’re looking for a US alternative, we’ve got you: bookshop.org/p/books/glad...

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Gladiators in the Greek World: How a Roman Blood Sport Took Ancient Greece by Storm

How a Roman Blood Sport Took Ancient Greece by Storm

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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Gladiators in the Greek World

It was once assumed that the sophisticated ancient Greeks rejected Roman gladiators as the most barbaric cultural import possible. Surely Greeks who loved philosophy and…

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Zena Kamash @zenakamash.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The OU department is full to bursting with wonderful people. Wave this at anyone you know who's eligible!

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I'll double check and send your address on. Is it the uiowa.edu one?

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Rachael Litherland @rachaellitherland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🤩 I would love to do this in another life time but I am neither a teacher or a student 👇

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

* purchases of books, resources, or attendance at events relating to the study of the MA; * (in the case of the schoolteacher studentship holders) the acquisition of resources, including books, for teaching classical subjects in the studentship holder’s school.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Leventis studentships consist of a grant of £9,000 to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, with the remaining balance available for:

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The OU's MA is studied part-time over two years. Successful candidates will be expected to begin their studies in September 2026. The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 1 June 2026. Further information about the MA is available on the OU website: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate....

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MA in Classical Studies | Open University | F59

In this MA, you'll develop your research and analytical skills as you investigate a range of ancient and contemporary ideas about the Greek and Roman worlds.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

* Teachers working in state-funded primary schools, secondary schools, or sixth form colleges in the UK, and who intend to introduce or develop the provision of classical subjects in their school; * UK students from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

FULLY FUNDED MA IN CLASSICAL STUDIES! 🧵 2026 Leventis MA Studentships @openuniversity.bsky.social The Leventis Foundation/ Open University are offering paid studentships for candidates who meet one or both of the following criteria:

The Leventis studentships
The Leventis studentships consist of a grant of £9,000 to cover the full cost of the tuition fees for the MA, with the remaining balance available to assist with the following:

purchases of books or resources, or attendance at events relating to the study of the MA;

(in the case of the schoolteacher studentship holders) the acquisition of resources, including books, for teaching classical subjects in the studentship holder’s school.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of our winners of STRIKE. Please drop us a message (info@workingclassicists.com) with a postal address to send it to, and we'll get right on it. 🙂

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of our winners of STRIKE. The wonderful @sarahebond.bsky.social is going to post your copy direct to you, so please drop her a message with a postal address and she will send it on. 🙂

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of our winners of STRIKE. Please drop us a message (info@workingclassicists.com) with a postal address to send it to, and we'll get right on it. 🙂

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

⚡️✊ GIVEAWAY! ✊⚡️ To celebrate International Workers’ Day, what could be better than a giveaway of @sarahebond.bsky.social’s study of workers, labour and resistance, STRIKE? Well, how about three copies? Just reply to this with “SOLIDARITY” and your name will go in the draw. Ts&Cs below 👇🏻

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Zhukov @zhukov3543523.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I'm non UK, but SOLIDARITY with everyone anyway!

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Infomercial @infomercial.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I referenced this book in my latest video! It's great, definitely worth a read

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Hi Jen. Your name was first out of the hat - congrats! Drop us a DM, or email us at info@workingclassicists.com and we'll get the book packaged up for you. ☺️

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

• Draw will be made on May 8th • Only one entry per person • Entrants must follow @workingclassicists.bsky.social • Reposts welcome! • UK only

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

This closes tomorrow! A really good book up for grabs! 📖

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Alexandra Sills @belovedofoizys.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

@workingclassicists.bsky.social pulled together 117 writers to create their Periodic Table of Greek Myths. 79% of whom are working class, 10% BAME/POC, 49% LGBTQIA+, and 49% neurodiverse. None were in am 80s sitcom, buy the book anyway. www.workingclassicists.com/a-periodic-t...

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A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology — Working Classicists

Information on Working Classicists’ upcoming book: A Periodic Table of Greek Mythology

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Alexandra Sills @belovedofoizys.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

If you're a lecturer interested in pedagogy and in particular, helping working class students who might need a little extra advice to help them catch up with their privately schooled cohort, drop me a DM. Let's create something that will really benefit students.

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Our pleasure. What a piece of work it is! Chapeau! 👏

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Curtis Dozier @curtisdozier.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

So honored to have"The White Pedestal" reviewed and offered in a drawing from @workingclassicists.bsky.social! If you don't win but still want the book use promo code WHPED for 30% off from @yalebooks.bsky.social yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Should have tagged in the main post. 😖 Anyway, go follow the incredible @curtisdozier.bsky.social

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎁📖🏺 GIVEAWAY! 🏺📖🎁 We've run the rule over Curtis Dozier's excellent "The White Pedestal" and to celebrate, we have a copy to give away. To win it, have a read of the article and follow the instructions at the end... www.workingclassicists.com/zine/book-re...

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Book Review: The White Pedestal — Working Classicists

A look at Curtis Dozier’s detailed critique of the weaponisation of Classics by the far-right. Essential reading? Could be…

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Sarah Lidwell-Durnin @sarahlidwelldurnin.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Just saw an event coming up that made me think of this (always worth a read): www.workingclassicists.com/zine/trojan-... @workingclassicists.bsky.social

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Trojan-Horse U — Working Classicists

The alt-right are influencing universities in unexpected ways...

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This is the stuff! Please share to teachers of all subjects in Scottish state schools.

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The Classical Association of Scotland @cascotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Calling Scottish State Schools: The Sharing Access to Classics Scheme is open for 2026/7! If you'd like to give pupils access to Higher/AH Classical Studies or N5 Latin but don't have capacity, we offer an online collaboration here free of charge! Find out more: drive.google.com/file/d/1Zkfs...

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SATCS 2026 Brochure.pdf

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Ancient History 101 Podcast @ancienthistory101.org · 25/03/2026

A new DOUBLE episode for you this week! @mikebeer.bsky.social joins Alexandra to take a fresh, critical look at the life and career of Augustus. Think you know him? You might just know the image Augustus *wanted* you to know...

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Ancient History 101 Podcast @ancienthistory101.org · 15/03/2026

Ancient History 101 has launched! Find out where to listen and subscribe here: linktr.ee/ancienthistory101podcast

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