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News about Classics, Antiquity and Religious Studies in Ottawa and beyond.
Actualités sur les études anciennes et les sciences des religions à Ottawa et ailleurs.
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Celebrate Unesco's World Greek Language Day with us. Feb, 9th, 2026 at 7pm. With the ambassador of Greece to Canada and Keynote lecture by our own Professor Richard Burgess on "The Origins of the Greek Alphabet". #WorldGreekLanguageDay2026 #Ottawa #uOttawa #Greek
Event poster for UNESCO World Greek Language Day celebration. Header shows three logos: Embassy of Greece Ottawa (Greek flag in wreath), uOttawa Faculty of Arts (red banner with Tabaret Hall icon), and Parnassos Hellenic Cultural Society (blue circular logo). Main text announces lecture titled 'Το γράφειν Ἑλληνιστί: The Origins of the Greek Alphabet' by keynote speaker Professor Richard Burgess. Opening remarks by Ambassador Ekaterina Dimakis. Reading program includes excerpts from Sophocles' Antigone, Carole Fréchette's Ismene, and Dionysios Solomos' The Free Besieged. Event details: Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 7:00 PM, DMS 12102, 55 Laurier Avenue East. Cocktail reception follows.
February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Célébrez avec nous la journée mondiale de la langue grecque déclarée par l'UNESCO. Le 9 février 2026 à 19 h. Avec l'ambassadrice de Grèce au Canada et une conférence du professeur Richard Burgess sur "Les origines de l'alphabet grec" [en anglais]. #UNESCO #LangueGrecque #Antiquité #uOttawa #ottawa
Affiche d'événement pour la journée mondiale de la langue grecque déclarée par l'UNESCO. En-tête avec trois logos : Ambassade de Grèce Ottawa (drapeau grec dans une couronne de laurier), Faculté des arts uOttawa (bannière rouge avec icône de Tabaret), et Société culturelle hellénique Parnassos (logo circulaire bleu). Texte principal annonce une conférence intitulée "Το γράφειν Ἑλληνιστί: Les origines de l'alphabet grec" par le conférencier Professeur Richard Burgess. Allocution d'ouverture par l'Ambassadrice Ekaterina Dimakis. Lundi 9 février 2026 à 19 h, Salle DMS 12102, 55 avenue Laurier Est. Une réception cocktail suivra.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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February 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Think modern leaders are eccentric? Ancient Rome's emperors set the bar high with jewelled eels and golden beards. 5 strange rulers explored. #RomanHistory #AncientRome #Classics #AncientHistory
Jewelled eels, beards of gold and unfathomable cruelty: 5 of ancient Rome’s most eccentric leaders
Depictions of the eccentricities of Roman leaders were (and remain) interesting. But such leaders were often also dangerous, unpredictable and frightening.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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This recent publication from our former student Dr. Eve MacDonald uses new archaeological analysis to uncover the history behind the legend of Carthage: "without Carthage, there would be no Rome". buff.ly/Ma2hUYq #Carthage #AncientRome #AncientHistory #AncientBluesky
Eve MacDonald: Carthage: A New History
(2025), Ebury Press
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January 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Greek tragedy never looked so good! Our students diving deep into Euripides' Bacchae in Greek Authors. This is what studying the classics at uOttawa looks like. #Classics #uOttawa #GreekAndRomanStudies #StudentLife #Ottawa #AncientHistory #AncientBluesky
Seven smiling students seated at wooden desks in a modern university classroom. They are studying together with open books, notebooks, and water bottles on their desks. In the foreground, a student in black sits at desk 009 with an open textbook. Behind her, six students are arranged across two rows, all appearing engaged and happy. The room has white walls with small dots, empty rows of black chairs in the background, and white cabinets along the wall.
January 30, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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When Mark Carney quoted Thucydides at Davos this week, he proved what we already know: Ancient Greek thought still shapes how we understand power today. 2,400+ years later, the classics remain essential reading for modern leaders. #Classics #AncientGreece #Thucydides #AncientBluesky
January 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Think ancient history is just about the past? The questions Greeks and Romans asked about democracy, justice, citizenship, ethics, and human nature are the same ones we grapple with today. Applications for Greek and Roman Studies at #UOttawa now open for Sept 2026. #AncientHistory
Honours BA Greek and Roman Studies < uOttawa
120 Units
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January 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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PhD in Ancient History – Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany.
Funded PhD role in Ancient History & Roman religious studies.
Eligibility: Master’s in Ancient History or a related field.
Deadline: 16 Feb 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/phd-ancient-...
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Fully Funded PhD in Ancient History – Mainz, Germany - HigherJobz
Apply for a fully funded PhD in Ancient History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany—deadline 16 February 2026.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Tomorrow! Dr Danyelle Means on "NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity" Register: buff.ly/muHKGx2 #NAGPRA #Archaeology
January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Disappointing news from our colleagues at Concordia University, which is cutting all contract faculty positions threatening programs, students & wider community. Please read the open letter here: buff.ly/bvNZDWo and sign and share here: buff.ly/R1XtNI6 #Montreal #HigherEd #Concordia #SOSHigherEd
Open Letter - Concordia LTAs and Governance.docx
Attn: Dr. Graham Carr, President Dr. Effrosyni Diamantoudi, Interim Provost Dr. Bradley Nelson, Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Student Life and Experience Dr. Kristina Huneault , Vice-Provost,…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Qui sont les visages de l'Antiquité à Ottawa ? Rencontrez Isabelle.
#Antiquité #Ottawa #MuséesOntario #HistoireAncienne
January 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Think studying Ancient Greek is irrelevant? When Mark Carney quoted Thucydides at Davos, it was because the Thucydides understood power dynamics better than most modern analysts. Ancient Greek isn't dead - it's speaking directly to our present. #Classics #Thucydides #PowerPolitics #AncientGreek
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Ce que l’Athènes antique nous enseigne sur le débat, et la dissidence, à l’ère des réseaux sociaux buff.ly/YgUSDVP #Antiquité #HistoireAncienne
Ce que l’Athènes antique nous enseigne sur le débat – et la dissidence – à l’ère des réseaux sociaux
Pour les Athéniens de l’Antiquité, la participation au dialogue démocratique était à la fois un droit et une responsabilité.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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🎉 Vous vous souvenez quand nous nous sommes battus pour sauver Antiquité grecque et romaine à l'UOttawa? GAGNÉ.

Place au prochain chapitre : remplir ces classes d'étudiants passionnés prêts à explorer les civilisations, langues et idées anciennes.
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B.A. spécialisé Antiquité grecque et romaine < uOttawa
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January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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🎉 Remember when we fought to save Greek & Roman Studies at uOttawa? WE WON.

Now for the next chapter: filling those classes with passionate students ready to explore ancient civilizations, languages, and ideas.
Applications open. Join us: buff.ly/qKxcYUa
#Ottawa #uOttawa #Classics #Antiquity
Honours BA Greek and Roman Studies < uOttawa
120 Units
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January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Coming next week! AIA Archaeology Hour "NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity." (8:00 pm, register at: buff.ly/muHKGx2) #Archaeology #AncientHistory #NAGPRA
January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Good to see #Carthage in the @smithsonianmag.bsky.social

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The Story of Carthage Isn’t Necessarily What the Romans Committed to History
A new book by historian and archaeologist Eve MacDonald paints a more complete portrait of the once-great African society destroyed by Rome
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January 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Will be presenting an online lecture on Feb 11th through smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/pr... about the new book too !
Carthage: A New History of an Ancient Empire
For 600 years, the city-state of Carthage dominated the western Mediterranean, growing into the region&rsquo;s largest and wealthiest empire. After Carthage ultimately fell to Rome and was destroyed i...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Call for papers: The Domestic Dimension of Religious Conflict in the Ancient Mediterranean, Durham University #ReligiousStudies #AncientHistory #MedievalReligion
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January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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#UOttawa students are back from their New Year study trip to Rome. Here they are at the ancient thermopolium at Ostia. Les étudiant·e·s de l’UOttawa sont de retour de leur voyage d’études du Nouvel An à Rome. Les voici devant l’antique thermopolium d’Ostie. #Ottawa #AncientRome #RomeAntique
A group photo of University of Ottawa students and faculty standing together inside the ancient thermopolium at Ostia, Italy. The students are gathered behind and beside a stone counter in a brick-arched room, smiling and posing for the camera. Une photo de groupe d’étudiant·e·s et de professeur·e·s de l’Université d’Ottawa réunis à l’intérieur de l’antique thermopolium d’Ostie, en Italie. Le groupe est rassemblé autour et derrière un comptoir en pierre sous une salle voûtée en briques, souriant et posant pour la photo.
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Tomorrow! "The Southern Mani Archaeological Project: Fieldwork at the End of the World". Jan 18, 2026, 2:00pm 303 Paterson Hall, Carleton Uni. #Ottawa #AncientBluesky #Ontario #AncientGreece
Promotional poster for an academic event titled "The Southern Mani Archaeological Project: Fieldwork at the End of the World," hosted by AIA Ottawa Society and Carleton University's College of the Humanities. The background features a scenic coastal mountain landscape, likely the Mani Peninsula in Greece. Photos of speakers Chelsea Gardner (Acadia University) and Bill Parkinson (University of Illinois) are included. Event details: Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, 303 Paterson Hall, Carleton University. Logos of AIA and the College of the Humanities appear at the bottom.
January 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Are you an undergraduate student at a Canadian University? You might be interested in the
Dr. Leander Tryphonas Study in Greece Bursary. Full details: buff.ly/593JDNn #Archaology #AncientGreece #Ottawa #Ontario
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January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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We're excited to announce the publication of Religion and Nonreligion in Same Sex Marriage Debates: Emerging Imaginaries (edited by Juan Marco Vaggione, Paula Montero, and Lori G. Beaman).

This is the latest in our NCF book series published by De Gruyter.
New Publication Alert Religion and Nonreligion in Same Sex Marriage Debates: Emerging Imaginaries In recent decades, questions about who makes up a family, the role of biology in defining sex, and the origins of human life have been the source of deep social, moral, and legal controversies. This book focuses on the debates around same-sex marriage in seven countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the United States) and uses these debates to examine the demarcations and zones of transition between the religious and the nonreligious.
January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Apply now for the AIA Ottawa Field School Incentive Fellowship! $500 for first-time archaeological field school participants. / Postulez maintenant pour la bourse AIA Ottawa ! 500 $ pour les nouveaux participants aux écoles de fouilles. buff.ly/Sma5i6b #ottawa #archaology #AncientHistory
Student Fellowship
Printable information in ENGLISH and application form. Informations imprimables en FRANCAIS et formulaire de candidature. Message français suit. With a view to promoting archaeological inquiry and …
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January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM