Dr. Jeremy Swist
@metalclassicist.bsky.social
Assistant Prof. of Classics at Michigan State University. Late antiquity & reception in metal music. he/him
“Julian Augustus” out 26 September with Oxford University Press. Preorder: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/julian-augustus-9780197787519
“Julian Augustus” out 26 September with Oxford University Press. Preorder: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/julian-augustus-9780197787519
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Hi Bluesky! I post on Greco-Roman (late) antiquity, metal music, & especially combinations thereof. 🏺🎸
My 1st book, "Julian Augustus" is out 26 September. Preorder here: global.oup.com/academic/pro...
Lastly, I'm undertaking a challenge to cook a dish from every country in alphabetical order. 🌍🍴
My 1st book, "Julian Augustus" is out 26 September. Preorder here: global.oup.com/academic/pro...
Lastly, I'm undertaking a challenge to cook a dish from every country in alphabetical order. 🌍🍴
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Fiz um resumo da recém publicada monografia "Julian Augustus" de Dr. Jeremy Swist ( @metalclassicist.bsky.social ), conectando com alguns temas locais. Recomendo o livro fortemente!
youtu.be/OPnp9YRSDao
youtu.be/OPnp9YRSDao
Resumo de "Julian Augustus" de Jeremy Swist
YouTube video by Antonio Vargas
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November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Fiz um resumo da recém publicada monografia "Julian Augustus" de Dr. Jeremy Swist ( @metalclassicist.bsky.social ), conectando com alguns temas locais. Recomendo o livro fortemente!
youtu.be/OPnp9YRSDao
youtu.be/OPnp9YRSDao
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Disappointing that they use an AI-generated version of Waterhouse’s “Ulysses & the Sirens” on the promotional flyer for this.
Save the date: 'Nostos: Classics comes home to Holmfirth High School', a celebration of Classics on 1 July 2026
The event, for students and the general public, will feature our own Prof. Emma Stafford and Dr Samuel Gartland, and author and Leeds Classical Association President Jennifer Saint!
The event, for students and the general public, will feature our own Prof. Emma Stafford and Dr Samuel Gartland, and author and Leeds Classical Association President Jennifer Saint!
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Disappointing that they use an AI-generated version of Waterhouse’s “Ulysses & the Sirens” on the promotional flyer for this.
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This week is a great time to remember that the Indigenous peoples of this land are still here and still vibrant (and also make some kickass music). #landback
Today’s Metal & Premodernity class examined the reception of North American indigenous themes, the problematic narratives of white European bands like Europe & Iron Maiden, & how indigenous bands like M.I.S., Pan-Amerikan Native Front, & Blackbraid reclaim their narratives, voice, & heritage.
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This week is a great time to remember that the Indigenous peoples of this land are still here and still vibrant (and also make some kickass music). #landback
Disappointing that they use an AI-generated version of Waterhouse’s “Ulysses & the Sirens” on the promotional flyer for this.
Save the date: 'Nostos: Classics comes home to Holmfirth High School', a celebration of Classics on 1 July 2026
The event, for students and the general public, will feature our own Prof. Emma Stafford and Dr Samuel Gartland, and author and Leeds Classical Association President Jennifer Saint!
The event, for students and the general public, will feature our own Prof. Emma Stafford and Dr Samuel Gartland, and author and Leeds Classical Association President Jennifer Saint!
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Disappointing that they use an AI-generated version of Waterhouse’s “Ulysses & the Sirens” on the promotional flyer for this.
Today’s Metal & Premodernity class examined the reception of North American indigenous themes, the problematic narratives of white European bands like Europe & Iron Maiden, & how indigenous bands like M.I.S., Pan-Amerikan Native Front, & Blackbraid reclaim their narratives, voice, & heritage.
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today’s Metal & Premodernity class examined the reception of North American indigenous themes, the problematic narratives of white European bands like Europe & Iron Maiden, & how indigenous bands like M.I.S., Pan-Amerikan Native Front, & Blackbraid reclaim their narratives, voice, & heritage.
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The Rage of Hera and a Dehumanized World sententiaeantiquae.com/2025/11/24/t...
The Rage of Hera and a Dehumanized World
The Divine Council at the Beginning of Iliad 4 In my earlier posts on Iliad 4, I emphasized the opening scene, where Zeus toys with the other gods and entertains the idea of ending the conflict, an…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Rage of Hera and a Dehumanized World sententiaeantiquae.com/2025/11/24/t...
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New issue of Phoenix Vol. 79, No. 1 (2025) muse.jhu.edu/issue/55982 @phoenixjournal.bsky.social @projectmuse.bsky.social @hopkinspress.bsky.social @cacscec.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New issue of Phoenix Vol. 79, No. 1 (2025) muse.jhu.edu/issue/55982 @phoenixjournal.bsky.social @projectmuse.bsky.social @hopkinspress.bsky.social @cacscec.bsky.social
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Country #87 of my Cooking Round the World challenge is KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Country #87 of my Cooking Round the World challenge is KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
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Learn all about the complicated relationship between magic and early Christians by listening to the latest episode of the pod.
youtu.be/oPx9EaXSbQM
youtu.be/oPx9EaXSbQM
Sidequest 27 - Magic and Early Christianity with Dr. Shaily Patel
YouTube video by Bull City Coordinators
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November 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Tomorrow, the Book in the Spotlight with Peter Van Nuffelen and @monica-berti.bsky.social !
If you are not yet on our mailing list, don't forget to register w/ @AndyHilkens to receive the Zoom link
If you are not yet on our mailing list, don't forget to register w/ @AndyHilkens to receive the Zoom link
Later this month we are hosting a new Book in the Spotlight. On Mon 24 Nov at 4PM CET Peter Van Nuffelen (Ghent) will present The Fragmentary Greek Chronicles after Eusebius, which he recently published with Lieve Van Hoof. Discussant will be @monica-berti.bsky.social (Leipzig)!
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Tomorrow, the Book in the Spotlight with Peter Van Nuffelen and @monica-berti.bsky.social !
If you are not yet on our mailing list, don't forget to register w/ @AndyHilkens to receive the Zoom link
If you are not yet on our mailing list, don't forget to register w/ @AndyHilkens to receive the Zoom link
Country #87 of my Cooking Round the World challenge is KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Country #87 of my Cooking Round the World challenge is KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
Kuyrdak is beef, onions, tomatoes & dough balls spiced with cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom & nutmeg, & stewed in broth. Served over rice & topped with a sauce of sautéed scallions, garlic, parsley, basil & dill mixed with yogurt
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Harvard brutalizes students protesting a genocide but treat their professors with Epstein ties with kid gloves.
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Harvard brutalizes students protesting a genocide but treat their professors with Epstein ties with kid gloves.
If they had paid attention in school they would have known it works better to hide under real sheep.
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
If they had paid attention in school they would have known it works better to hide under real sheep.
Just to clarify, I'm not necessarily accepting or defending the validity of "pirate metal" as a subgenre. One reason I'm doing this unit is because that will be part of my class's discussion next week, i.e. whether lyrical themes alone can consititute a subgenre, or just a term of convenience.
Are there an pirate metal songs about Zheng Yi Sao or Grace O'Malley, or is that subgenre just too full of incels?
November 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Just to clarify, I'm not necessarily accepting or defending the validity of "pirate metal" as a subgenre. One reason I'm doing this unit is because that will be part of my class's discussion next week, i.e. whether lyrical themes alone can consititute a subgenre, or just a term of convenience.
Are there an pirate metal songs about Zheng Yi Sao or Grace O'Malley, or is that subgenre just too full of incels?
November 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Are there an pirate metal songs about Zheng Yi Sao or Grace O'Malley, or is that subgenre just too full of incels?
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Grateful to see God, Slavery, and Early Christianity on display at the CUP booth at #aarsbl25!
The display copy is 75% off (~$30), and is otherwise 30% off during the conference
The display copy is 75% off (~$30), and is otherwise 30% off during the conference
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Grateful to see God, Slavery, and Early Christianity on display at the CUP booth at #aarsbl25!
The display copy is 75% off (~$30), and is otherwise 30% off during the conference
The display copy is 75% off (~$30), and is otherwise 30% off during the conference
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Steve Tuck was one of my undergraduate profs, and taught me both Latin and Roman Archaeology! My first visit to Italy was in one of his classes. This book promises to be *excellent*!
Steve Tuck’s new book “Escape from Pompeii” is 30% off with the promo code AUFLY30.
November 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Steve Tuck was one of my undergraduate profs, and taught me both Latin and Roman Archaeology! My first visit to Italy was in one of his classes. This book promises to be *excellent*!
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Steve Tuck’s new book “Escape from Pompeii” is 30% off with the promo code AUFLY30.
November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Steve Tuck’s new book “Escape from Pompeii” is 30% off with the promo code AUFLY30.
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Question for classicists: was Cornelia ("mater gracchorum") the first Roman figure to circulate their letters publicly? Was there anyone earlier?
(Apart from the fragments, the letters are mentioned by Cic. Brut. 211 and Quintilian IO 1.1.6)
(Apart from the fragments, the letters are mentioned by Cic. Brut. 211 and Quintilian IO 1.1.6)
November 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Question for classicists: was Cornelia ("mater gracchorum") the first Roman figure to circulate their letters publicly? Was there anyone earlier?
(Apart from the fragments, the letters are mentioned by Cic. Brut. 211 and Quintilian IO 1.1.6)
(Apart from the fragments, the letters are mentioned by Cic. Brut. 211 and Quintilian IO 1.1.6)
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Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2026 - TALOS AI4SSH
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Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2026 - TALOS AI4SSH
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November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2026 - TALOS AI4SSH
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Steve Tuck’s new book “Escape from Pompeii” is 30% off with the promo code AUFLY30.
November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Steve Tuck’s new book “Escape from Pompeii” is 30% off with the promo code AUFLY30.
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Today’s Metal & Premodernity class welcomed our final guest speaker, Marisol Pérez Pelayo, to discuss the band Cemican’s blending of metal with indigenous Mesoamerican folk instruments & rituals, & with lyrics in both Spanish & Nahuatl—a sonic, lyrical , & visual embodiment of mestizo identity. 🇲🇽
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today’s Metal & Premodernity class welcomed our final guest speaker, Marisol Pérez Pelayo, to discuss the band Cemican’s blending of metal with indigenous Mesoamerican folk instruments & rituals, & with lyrics in both Spanish & Nahuatl—a sonic, lyrical , & visual embodiment of mestizo identity. 🇲🇽
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Learn all about the complicated relationship between magic and early Christians by listening to the latest episode of the pod.
youtu.be/oPx9EaXSbQM
youtu.be/oPx9EaXSbQM
Sidequest 27 - Magic and Early Christianity with Dr. Shaily Patel
YouTube video by Bull City Coordinators
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Learn all about the complicated relationship between magic and early Christians by listening to the latest episode of the pod.
youtu.be/oPx9EaXSbQM
youtu.be/oPx9EaXSbQM
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"And I guess that’s why I hate AI in the classroom as much as I do. Students are afraid to fail, and AI presents itself as a savior. But what we learn from history is that progress requires failure. It requires reflection."
I Set A Trap To Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Results Were Shocking.
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
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November 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"And I guess that’s why I hate AI in the classroom as much as I do. Students are afraid to fail, and AI presents itself as a savior. But what we learn from history is that progress requires failure. It requires reflection."
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Serious question (yes, it can happen):
We all know that a sponge on a stick was used by the Romans for wiping their bums, right? Well, what's the evidence? Seems very impractical to us.
Does anyone know?
We all know that a sponge on a stick was used by the Romans for wiping their bums, right? Well, what's the evidence? Seems very impractical to us.
Does anyone know?
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Serious question (yes, it can happen):
We all know that a sponge on a stick was used by the Romans for wiping their bums, right? Well, what's the evidence? Seems very impractical to us.
Does anyone know?
We all know that a sponge on a stick was used by the Romans for wiping their bums, right? Well, what's the evidence? Seems very impractical to us.
Does anyone know?