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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Sep 5

OUT NOW: An original examination in understanding the relationship between the formerly contrasted genres epic and novel in antiquity.

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 28

Celebrate the bicentenary of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs' birth with the three-volume editions of 'Alaudae' edited by Llewelyn Morgan and @lombardinash.bsky.social. These new editions include the Latin text alongside a translation and contextualising notes.

Learn more: bit.ly/45Pr2SP

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 27

Now available in paperback 🏺

Drawing on more than 20 years of archaeological investigation at Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham, this book paints a nuanced picture of daily life not only at this military site, but also in Ramesside Egypt more broadly.

Learn more: bit.ly/4lxLNHt

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 27

How did Mnesarete, a girl from Boeotia, turn into Phryne the famous beauty, and how did she become a symbol of ancient Greek culture? In 'Phryne', @melissakafunke.bsky.social pieces together the story of the notorious fourth-century sex worker.

Now in paperback: bit.ly/47wBkbN

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 26

A variety of paths can lead to studying Classics, but #WhereCanClassicsTakeYou? The 'Conversations with Classicists' series explores the exciting and diverse careers that Classics can lead to.

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Where Can Classics Take You? Conversations with Classicists

Whether it’s learning a classical language or studying the ancient world, classics teaches so many transferable skills that can be applied to different areas...

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 22

In 'Winchester', Susanne Haselgrove and Katherine Barclay paint a compelling picture of the city's waxing and waning fortunes, from prehistoric origins to medieval powerhouse, and subsequent decline to rebirth in 21st-century popular culture.

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 21

Published to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of LGBT Studies founder, Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, read the full Latin text of Alaudae alongside annotated, easy-to-read translations and contextualising notes across three volumes.

🌈 Learn more: bit.ly/45Pr2SP

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 20

Have you studied a Classical subject or language at any level? We'd love to hear from you! Tell us why you love Classics and help us highlight the many opportunities that studying this subject can bring. #WhereCanClassicsTakeYou

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 19

How can we study the late ancient and Byzantine history from ecological perspectives? 'Ecologizing Late Ancient and Byzantine Worlds' explores the diverse ways in which pre-modern texts engaged with the broader natural world.

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 18

In 'Winchester', Susanne Haselgrove and Katherine Barclay paint a compelling picture of the city's waxing and waning fortunes, from prehistoric origins to medieval powerhouse, and subsequent decline to rebirth in 21st-century popular culture.

Order your copy: bit.ly/3V3ymUA

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our Back to University #sale is on with a 30% discount live on our website until 5th October!

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 16

From Q&A's with authors to discussions on the afterlives of ancient languages the Bloomsbury academic blog brings classics to life!

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 15

'Praise and Blame in Greek Tragedy' is now in paperback! 📖

@katexe.bsky.social explores the poetic use of praise and blame in Greek tragedy in relation to heroic identity and gendered speech, as well as its significant social function in classical poetry.

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 14

The idea of immersion is not new; art and literature have been historically theorised in terms of realism and immersion. 'Experiencing Immersion in Antiquity and Modernity' explores the links between immersion in antiquity and modernity.

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Aug 14

As part of our #WhereCanClassicsTakeYou campaign, we got to spend some time at iconic production company, Hat Trick Productions!

Managing Director & Founder, Jimmy Mulville, shares his story of how he got into classics and where it's taken him so far.

Watch: bit.ly/402xrXv

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 27

Want to find out how women are creating and re-creating Classics? Read an excerpt from... 👇

📖 Women Creating Classics: A Retrospective - bit.ly/3UhNNbm
📖 Women Re-Creating Classics: Contemporary Voices - bit.ly/4kGOAh1

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 26

New in our Conversations with Classicists series... From constructing Roman leather shoes to Odysseus-inspired model ships, Nathalie Roy is bringing the ancient world to life for her students in Louisiana. #WhereCanClassicsTakeYou

Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/4kySoRg

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 25

As part of our #WhereCanClassicsTakeYou campaign, we got to spend some time at iconic production company, Hat Trick Productions!

Managing Director & Founder, Jimmy Mulville, shares his story of how he got into classics and where it's taken him so far.

Watch: bit.ly/402xrXv

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 25

New in our Conversations with Classicists series... Anya Leonard, founder and director of Classical Wisdom, a fantastic resource that aims to bring ancient wisdom to modern minds, shares her classics journey. #WhereCanClassicsTakeYou

Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/3GGkMDd

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 24

Bloomsbury Open Collections is a collective-action programme that seeks to make scholarly books #openaccess at no cost to the author. Discover the benefits, including those for participating institutions, and recommend that your library participates: bit.ly/4o5YE6g.

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 24

Lots of our research volumes are now available in paperback! Check out:

📕 Radical Formalisms - bit.ly/4lONPUE
📕 The Poems of Optatian - bit.ly/3H0RLlL
📕 Hellenistic Literature and Culture - bit.ly/4kV7IYT

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 24

Lots of our research volumes are now available in paperback! Check out:

📕 Aristophanes: Cavalry - bit.ly/3IYSPHm
📕 Jokes in Greek Comedy - bit.ly/46TQ6cg
📕 Money, Warfare and Power in the Ancient World - bit.ly/46TQ6cg

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 22

Uncovering an underexplored side of his character, Alley Marie Jordan deconstructs Thomas Jefferson's identity through a classical lens and his influence on American culture.

OUT NOW: Classical Taste in the Architectural World of Thomas Jefferson: bit.ly/4kTd5Yr

Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 22

Introducing... The Roman Mourner - a comprehensive analysis of the customs and rituals associated with mourning and death in ancient Rome.

Find out more: bit.ly/4lMdRI6

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Bloomsbury Classical Studies & Archaeology @bloomsburyclass.bsky.social · Jul 20

Author articles, teaching and research tips, publishing advice and more are published weekly over on the @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social blog! Start reading: bit.ly/4eUX6rs

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