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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 20h

And this is precisely why Jacqueline is the person reviewing Hades 2 for our Zine. Coming soon xo

Jacqueline @jacquelinewrites.bsky.social · 7d

very much enjoying hades 2: hot tub simulator

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 1d

Man, that sucks! And it’s for exactly that reason that we put the book together. (Neither of us got access to Classics in our state schools either. 😡)

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 1d

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Newspaper article about the Working Classicists Guide to National 5 Classical Studies, in today’s Courier (Dundee).

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 4d

✨NEW ARTICLE!✨

Our book reviewer, Carlotta Vincenzi has lost themselves in @lejenksbrown.bsky.social’s awesome new book, You Are Odysseus.

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Book Review: You Are Odysseus — Working Classicists

A book for nayone who ever thought Odysseus could have made better choices. A glowing review of L. Jenkinson-Brown’s, “You Are Odysseus”, from Carlotta Vincenzi.

www.workingclassicists.com

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 11d

Treated ourselves to a physical copy of our Nat 5 textbook! 🎁📕

Now seriously thinking about a print run… 🤔

Still available FOR FREE (unless you’d like to make a donation) on our site.

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 11d

The PDF version will always be free to download, but if you’re from an organisation or a school and you’d like to buy at least 10 physical copies, get in touch via email and let us know 😊

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 11d

Treated ourselves to a physical copy of our Nat 5 textbook! 🎁📕

Now seriously thinking about a print run… 🤔

Still available FOR FREE (unless you’d like to make a donation) on our site.

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 13d

This wonderful book is out TODAY!!! What a treat!

Greek Myth Comix @greekmythcomix.bsky.social · 14d

This review of YOU ARE ODYSSEUS by @csmfht.bsky.social knocked me out of my shoes! (And made me really want to eat pudding…)

csmfht.substack.com/p/the-ultima...

The Ultimate 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Story

A review of Laura Jenkinson-Brown's stunning novel, "You Are Odysseus"

csmfht.substack.com

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Dr Cora Beth Fraser @corabeth.bsky.social · 29d

My review of You Are Odysseus, the forthcoming Choose Your Own Adventure book from @greekmythcomix.bsky.social (it's brilliant, by the way!).

Being Odysseus – Classical Studies Support classicalstudies.support/2025/09/08/b...

Being Odysseus

Last week I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of a book I’ve been looking forward to for years – and I’m glad to report that it didn’t disappoint! You are Odysseus isn’t a regular book,…

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 18d

✨ICYMI✨

We have released a textbook for National 5 Classical Studies, the first book of its kind, and it’s FREE to download.

Please share!

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

National 5 Classical Studies — Working Classicists

www.workingclassicists.com

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 19d

Giving our latest Zine article another push here because it is absolutely great. Get your eyes on it tout suite!

www.workingclassicists.com/zine/eleusis...

Elefsina: Ancient Eleusis in Modern Greece — Working Classicists

Once the source of the famous religious cult, Elefsina (formerly Eleusis) has become something quite different. Neil Middleton explains how this post-industrial town’s spiritual connections have had t...

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Jordan Collver @jordancollver.bsky.social · 26d

I believe @rikworth.bsky.social wrote this thinking it'd make for a quick double page spread, but my inner kid started to fixate on it and it ended up taking me twice as much time.

The words CHOOSE YOUR run across the top of a comic page with illustrations of four types of Roman gladiators: Retarius (with a trident and net), Provocator (will soldier-like armor and sword), Murmillo (beefcake of a warrior with a chunky helmet), Thraex (a lightweight version of the former).

The word FIGHTERS with a small Player 1 and Player 2 circular portraits run across the top of a comic page with four more Roman gladiators: Scissor (with two blade-hands crossed over his head), Cestus (a naked boxer - a little mouse character leans in from the sidelines holding a black censorship box covering his junk), Gallus (a celtic looking warrior), and Gladiatrix (a woman wearing a helmet, sword and shield).

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 21d

✨NEW ARTICLE ✨

Ever wondered what happened to Eleusis, town of mystery and mysteries?

Neil Middleton has had a look at the town today, and the art its history has inspired.

www.workingclassicists.com/zine/eleusis...

Elefsina: Ancient Eleusis in Modern Greece — Working Classicists

Once the source of the famous religious cult, Elefsina (formerly Eleusis) has become something quite different. Neil Middleton explains how this post-industrial town’s spiritual connections have had t...

www.workingclassicists.com

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 24d

The first Scottish textbook in 20 years: Guide to National 5 Classical Studies ##AncientBluesky ⚱️🦋

Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 24d

✨ We are SO delighted to release our guide to National 5 Classical Studies. ✨

It's completely free (unless you'd like to make a donation) and is the first Classics textbook written for the Scottish education system in two generations! ✊⚡

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

Cover of the book featuring feescoes from the Villa of Mysteries

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Henry Davis @henrydavis.bsky.social · 24d

Excellent work

Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 24d

✨ We are SO delighted to release our guide to National 5 Classical Studies. ✨

It's completely free (unless you'd like to make a donation) and is the first Classics textbook written for the Scottish education system in two generations! ✊⚡

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 24d

✨ We are SO delighted to release our guide to National 5 Classical Studies. ✨

It's completely free (unless you'd like to make a donation) and is the first Classics textbook written for the Scottish education system in two generations! ✊⚡

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 25d

I finished writing this tonight. It’s a textbook for National 5 Classical Studies, the first of its kind.

I’m not sure but I think the last Scotland-specific Classics textbook for schools came out in 1983.

Anyway, it’s 220 pages long and will be available for free/donation from tomorrow.

Front cover: National 5 Classical Studies. Images taken from frescoes in the villa of mysteries.

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Dr. Divya 🇵🇸🧿 (offline) @divyampersaud.com · Sep 7

Students in Gaza are still studying, and right now are taking their exams—and YOU can help them do that!

The youth volunteers behind Spark Space are providing electricity for these electronic exams. Help cover the electricity costs!

FINAL 4 HOURS—231/350 chuffed.org/project/spar...

🇵🇸 Gaza Needs Your Support: Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers!

In Gaza, war has destroyed homes, blocked roads, and left countless people without work. Yet, amidst the rubble, hope remains. Students and remote workers face daily struggles—power outages, broken…

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Miri Teixeira @miri.bsky.social · Sep 7

George has been working SO hard on this. There hasn’t ever been a textbook for National 5 Classical Studies, let alone one that is freely available and accessible.

So proud of him, and this, and Working Classicists in general. 🥹

Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · Sep 7

We've been busy with this for a while but it's very close to launch 👀

Cover image for National 5 Classical Studies textbook

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · Sep 7

We've been busy with this for a while but it's very close to launch 👀

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The Black Trowel Collective @blacktrowel.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats

Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza.

Archaeologists:
Cancel membership | Speak up | Share

Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...

#EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza

CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats

Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check out some of @contubernales.bsky.social offerings, as suggested by our book reviewer!

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Mhairi White @mhairi-at-ou.bsky.social · Sep 2

Looking for recommendations... I want to do some reading on infanticide in antiquity - exposure, sacrifice, and abortion /murder of infants. Any book recommendations?
@theclassicslibrary.bsky.social @workingclassicists.bsky.social @chrissieplastow.bsky.social @corabeth.bsky.social

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Zena Kamash @zenakamash.bsky.social · Sep 2

One of the key points I make in "Heritage and Healing in Syria and Iraq" is about the roles and ethical responsibilities of archaeological and heritage organisations in conflict areas. In the following skeets is the text of my acceptance speech 1/n

Catherine Frieman @cjfrieman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thrilled for @zenakamash.bsky.social to have won the EAA book prize for her brilliant new monograph

Manchester University Press - Heritage and healing in Syria and Iraq

Heritage and healing in Syria and Iraq - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of Heritage and healing in Syria and Iraq by Zena Kamash

manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · Aug 4

Omg 🫨🫨🫨

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