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Ben Miller @benwritesthings.bsky.social · 1d

The names of all the children that are known, with many more likely buried under the rubble. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

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Dr Hannah Čulík-Baird @opietasanimi.com · 1d

It is my pleasure to share the CFP for a special issue of #ResDiffJournal guest-edited by Yusi Liu, Chris Gipson, and Najee Olya, building on the Mountaintop Coalition's panel at the SCS earlier this year. "International Scholarship in a ‘Globalized’ World?" resdifficiles.com/internationa...

International Scholarship in a ‘Globalized’ World? CFP

At the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Classical Studies and the Archaeological Institute of America in Philadelphia, the Mountaintop Coalition sponsored the joint panel, “Internationa…

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · 22d

We're 5! (I can't believe it!) Many thanks to the wide variety of incredible scholars who have shared their time and expertise with us.

Peopling The Past @peoplingthepast.bsky.social · 22d

Today we celebrate FIVE years of Peopling the Past! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to and supported our project – we appreciate ALL of you!
And stay tuned over the next few weeks as we count down our top 5 blogs, videos, and podcast episodes from the past 5 years 👀

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · 23d

Heartily endorsed by the local Greek drama scholar!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · 24d

Does this mean there will some Greek drama onstage in Winnipeg this year?

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · 27d

Surprised to hear this! I will check with WCC leadership, who had most recently hosted that content.

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R F Kennedy (not Jr.) @kataplexis.bsky.social · 29d

Philology: the Best of All Possible Methods? A response to the apology.

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The Best of All Possible Methods

The Gold and Katz Defense of Philology

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 31

Back on the ice for a fun pre-season skate with a bunch of my favorite young athletes! (Also loving the Greek myth crossover merch)

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hopefully this offers some distraction

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 30

I think the closest would be Pasts Imperfect, which publishes a newsletter.

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is it! They are getting Temu fascism. All the more pathetic.

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 20

We'll take this defense! Lots of my colleagues punch way above their weight!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 18

Great taste!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 18

Here's our new puppy, Lola, enjoying her second camping trip ever. Consider Lola on call!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 16

Contractually obligated to share this post as a professor of Greek named Melissa

Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 16

🍯 Greek word of the day: μέλισσα, which translates to bee and is pronounced "mélissa"

Grand burial structures resembling beehives, known as tholos tombs, were typical of Mycenaean sites and held generations of family burials. Bee appliqués were found stitched to burial shrouds.

Two ancient golden bee appliqués against a yellow background.

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 13

The shift in the value of cultural currency is something I am still trying to wrap my mind around, despite it sadly no longer surprising me. What will the "prestige" institutions look like at the end of this?

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 12

Oooh, I've been wondering about this one!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 10

The Folklorama Llama has been sighted!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 7

It's hard to find one that covers all the necessary bases that is newer, to be honest!

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Aug 1

Featuring @uwluxproject.bsky.social 's design your own shabti sheets, soon to appear at the Egyptian Pavilion.

Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · Aug 1

When it comes to activities to occupy children, this year’s Folklorama is packed with engaging experiences to keep young visitors entertained and inspired.

Family fun-o-rama

Folklorama is chockablock with cultural activities for kids

www.winnipegfreepress.com

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Jul 29

This was an incredible season to record. I would like to thank our season 4 guests for sharing their wisdom and making our fields better through their scholarship and advocacy. They demonstrate everyday that things do not need to go on as they always have.

Peopling The Past @peoplingthepast.bsky.social · Jul 29

For the final episode of #PeoplingPodcast Season 4, we are joined by Dr. Yannis Hamilakis to discuss his vision for a decolonial future for ancient archaeology.
peoplingthepast.com/2025/07/29/p...

#Ancient #Mediterranean #Archaeology #Decolonialism #CulturalHeritage /1

Yannis stands in front of book shelves filled with books. He is wearing a dark blue shirt worn open at the collar.

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Jul 28

Today we welcomed a new member into the family and Lola is POOPED.

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Jul 24

Heartbroken to read about the judge's remarks on the victim in the Hockey Canada trial. Regardless of the legal outcome, they are sure to put a chill on other sexual assault victims in the future.

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Dr. Melissa Funke @melissakafunke.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's going to be a fun year teaching our new course and learning from my colleagues! www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

New University of Winnipeg project a crash course in classic and contemporary works

The University of Winnipeg is launching a first-of-its-kind course that will introduce undergraduate students to classics, religion and literary studies all at once. Four academics will co-teach Intro...

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Peopling The Past @peoplingthepast.bsky.social · Jul 15

In times of ongoing war, how can antiquities be protected from damage and looting? On today’s #PeoplingPodcast, we are joined by Dr. Isber Sabrine, co-founder of Heritage for Peace, to talk about his work preserving cultural heritage in the midst of armed conflict peoplingthepast.com/2025/07/15/p...

Isber stands against a white wall and is wearing a blue suit with a white shirt.

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