The next #AntigonidNetwork seminar is on Tuesday 11th November, 5pm (UK). John Holton presents his two books: 'Alexander’s Successors and the Creation of Hellenistic Kingship' and 'Royal Traditions and the Consolidation of Power by Alexander’s Successors'. #AncientBluesky
To join, please register:

Really enjoyed today's lunchtime talk by @josephinequinn.bsky.social on How the Eorld made the West. Just gutted I had to leave early for a meeting. Food for thought. But then archaeology is BIG on sex, trade and war! 🏺

My pleasure. Thanks for joining. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

We are looking forward to welcoming @josephinequinn.bsky.social to the University of Southampton today. She will speak to us about her book How the World Made the West. History seminar, 1-2pm, lecture theatre C, Avenue Campus. @historyatsoton.bsky.social #AncientBluesky

📣 Event reminder!

Professor Polly Low (Durham University), “Towards a new history of ancient Greek empire(s)”

📆 Mon 3 Nov 2025
⏰ 18:00 (GR) / 16:00 (UK)
📍 Location: BSA Upper House and online
🔗 More info and registration: www.bsa.ac.uk/events/polly...

📢 Opportunity alert!
The BSA is seeking an organised and highly motivated recent University graduate for a full time (0.5 FTE Library and 0.5 FTE Archive), fixed term contract (6 months).
🌐 Further info on the position & application process: www.bsa.ac.uk/.../library-...
⏳ Deadline: 7 Nov 2025

New Blog by one of our Digital Humanities Interns on the topic of escape rooms in a box for use in museums:

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At the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies we are offering 10 fellowships for scholars at any stage in their careers to stay with us for up to 6 months (PhD candidates and senior academics) or 12 months (postdocs) to complete a research project:

www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/images/pdf-f...

University #Archaeology Day for interested students @britishacademy.bsky.social in London on Monday October 27. Book your place from here
www.ticketsource.co.uk/university-a...

Registration now open for our upcoming 3D Spring School: shorturl.at/GpY8r

3D Imaging and Modelling for Classics and Cultural Heritage
13-17 April 2026

This in-person course will introduce you to issues, methods and technologies in the 3D imaging and modelling of ancient artefacts and buildings.

If you like audiobooks, The Far Edges of Known World now has its own landing page!

We are thrilled to announce that the AAF website is officially live 🥳 archaeologyfestival.bsa.ac.uk

Check it out for info about every activity on offer 🧐 You can also find details about location, contact, and our team 👏

Not long to go, we can’t wait to see you there! #archaeologybluesky 🏺

Coming soon: Athens Archaeology Festival!
The theme: Myths & Mysteries. Join us for a day of fun activities for all ages-perfect for curious minds!
🇬🇷Το θέμα: Μύθοι & Μυστήρια. Ελάτε για μια μέρα γεμάτη διασκεδαστικές δραστηριότητες για όλες τις ηλικίες-ιδανική για ανήσυχα μυαλά! #ancientbluesky

Καλό μήνα! October it is, and a new academic year is already under way. Have a good month, everyone!

New course alert! 🔔

'The Art and Archaeology of Bronze Age Greece'

⏰ Apply by October 31, 2025
📩 For questions, email our Assistant Director
Read more at: www.bsa.ac.uk/courses/the-...

ACTIE | In deze uitzonderlijke tijden doen wij u graag een speciaal aanbod. Lees De Groene twee maanden gratis onbeperkt online én ontvang het extra dikke verkiezingsnummer op papier bij u thuis. U krijgt volledige toegang tot onze website, online filmclub en voorgelezen verhalen. buff.ly/190RluJ

The Institute of Classical Studies is pleased to announce its Researcher Training Programme for 2025-26 academic year. Designed for researchers in Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, Reception Studies and Philology.

You can find an overview of programme activities here: shorturl.at/Q8Ke4

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When working on a Sunday, it helps to be in a nice library.

If you'd like to find out about the Classical Collections Network here is our website. It's free to join and open to anyone who cares for/about classical collections in UK museums

classicalcollectionsnetwork.co.uk

I’m having intro chats with dissertation students this fortnight, and one of them asked which historians I’d recommend for beautiful writing they could absorb to further develop their own writing style.

So, gang, which are your favourite *writers* among historians, any time, any topic, any place. 🗃️

Lecture and Wine-tasting 🍷 including a lecture by Dr Emlyn Dodd (ICS), a tasting of six Greek wines led by Alix Robinson and a raffle.

📆 Tue 21 October 2025
⏰ 17:30-20:30
📍 Location: Westminster Cathedral Hall, London
🎫 £76 per person
🔗 More info: www.bsa.ac.uk/events/wine-...

Applications are now open for BSR Humanities Awards 2026–27! Fellowships and awards for scholars at all career stages. Deadline: 14 Nov 2025.
Apply: bsrome.slideroom.com

More info: bsr.ac.uk/awards-resid...

📣 Calling all PhD Students in Classics, Archaeology, Ancient History, and related disciplines 📣

Register now for our Classical Studies PhD welcome event
22 October 2025, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Learn how the ICS’s resources and activities can support you in your PhD research: shorturl.at/pxRQe