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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 1d

Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'.

4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.

ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 3d

Monday morning is a good time to read about some fascinating finds from the ancient world!

www.artnews.com/art-news/new...

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#Ancienthistory

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 17d

A big welcome to all of the new Ancient Classics students! We are delighted to have you!

For all of your course information, see our webpage:

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas...

And if you have any queries, email: [email protected]

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#ancienthistory

Ancient Classics

Ancient Classics has been taught in Maynooth since the first foundation of the university in 1795. Over 200 years later, the ancient world still remains central to the study of Arts and Humanities

www.maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 29d

📣We are delighted to welcome all incoming students to the Department of Ancient Classics!

Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️

my.maynoothuniversity.ie

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#ancienthistory

Home, MyMaynooth

Fáilte chuig Ollscoil Mhá Nuad. Congratulations on choosing to study with us

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Dept. of Ancient Classics, Maynooth University would like to invite you to 'Careers with Classics 2025', on 17th Sept, 11am-1pm.

All 5th & 6th years especially welcome!

Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below).

Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028
Passcode: Wa9m338w

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congratulations to our 2025 graduates - looking forward to seeing you all this week.

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · Sep 2

Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of Business. 🎉👏

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

MU welcomes over 2,400 new graduates

Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of

www.maynoothuniversity.ie

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Brepols @brepols.net · Aug 20

L’Année philologique (APh), the reference bibliography for academic publications relating to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilization, has been updated.
3,156 records were added.
More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1

#ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Sep 1

More from @wmarybeard.bsky.social on her new podcast with Charlotte Higgins, considering the ancient world from a female perspective.

Trailer available too: tinyurl.com/2fsffrnu

#classics #ancient #herstory

www.irishnews.com/life/mary-be...

Mary Beard: ‘I’m having the time of my life’

Classicist Mary Beard discusses co-hosting a new podcast on ancient Greece and Rome, ageing, and how you sustain a 40-year marriage.

www.irishnews.com

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Sep 1

A new initiative from our colleagues in Thessaloniki - Aristotle to get Alexander to focus on his studies, finally.

www.iefimerida.gr/english/univ...

#ancient #classics

University of Thessaloniki to Launch 'Alexander the Great' Academic Chair - iefimerida.gr

A new academic chair dedicated to the study of Alexander the Great will be established at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, following the signing of a cooperation agreement Friday in the prese...

www.iefimerida.gr

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Sep 1

The wonderful Prof. Brian McGing's (of @tcdclassics.bsky.social)very recent talk to the @hellenicsociety.bsky.social on new fragments of Euripides.

Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...

#ancient #classics #tragedy

Hellenic Society

For almost a century and a half the Hellenic Society has been the leading organization for the study of Greece with an international membership across all ages and walks of life. It maintains a world ...

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 27

CAO offers out today - so another step closer to university for many. Fingers crossed all went well for you.🤞

Do feel free to contact the dept. ([email protected]) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest.
Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks.
#CAO #Maynooth #Arts

a national geographic photo of an ancient egyptian temple

ALT: a national geographic photo of an ancient egyptian temple

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 27

The peerless Prof. Mary Beard announcing news of a new classical podcast with the wonderful Charlotte Higgins

First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...

Instant Classics - Trailer

Spotify video

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 25

Discovery of a mosaic depicting a pair of flip-flops at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily!

www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889

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#ancienthistory

Sandal mosaic added to tally of Roman villa in Sicily – The History Blog

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 21

🤞We want to wish all of the Leaving Cert students the very best of luck tomorrow!

For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️

www.cao.ie?page=timetab...

#classics
#ancienthistory

Central Applications Office

The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions.

www.cao.ie

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣 Only 8 more sleeps until the Leaving Cert Results are out!

Some helpful information to read before Friday August 22nd.

www.schooldays.ie/articles/art...

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#ancienthistory

Leaving Cert Results 2025: Get Ready for Your Big Day! - Schooldays.ie

The moment your child has been working so hard for is just around the corner! For thousands of students across Ireland, Leaving Cert Results Day 2025 marks a

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Classical Association in Northern Ireland @classassocni.bsky.social · Aug 9

classicalassociationni.wordpress.com/2017/04/16/g...

Greater than Gibbon?

Greater than Gibbon: A.H.M. Jones’ The Later Roman Empire 284-602 Edward Gibbon used it to create ‘modern’ historical writing; various German scholars nurtured it during the ninet…

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 9

Just under a month to go - hope to see some old friends (grads old and new) at this event?

MU Alumni Office @mu-alumni.bsky.social · May 30

Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets

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MU Alumni Office @mu-alumni.bsky.social · Jul 8

What does Maynooth University mean to you? For many alumni, MU will always hold a special place in their heart. ❤️
As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you.
👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio...

#MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories

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MU Alumni Office @mu-alumni.bsky.social · May 30

Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 1

Looking forward to hosting a one-day conference on Dealing with Failure in the Ancient World.

On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity.

#classics

The image is a painting by Alexandre Cabanel called 'The Death of Icarus'. It shows Icarus collapsed on a beach with his wings broken beside him

Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Aug 1

📣It is finally Leaving Cert results month!

➡️Don't forget August 22nd is results day

➡️Check out the CAO website for all the important dates and deadlines
www.cao.ie?page=timetab...

#classics
#ancienthistory

Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · Jul 31

Ancient Classics are STILL engaging modern audiences!

🎥Christopher Nolan's hugely anticipated epic The Odyssey is due for release on July 17th 2026!

www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

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#ancienthistory

'Nolan may be the only person who could do this': How The Odyssey is already gunning to be 2026's biggest film

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey has taken the unusual step of selling some tickets a year early. Is it a way forward for beleaguered studios – or just a stunt?

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