Helen McVeigh
@classicsacademy.bsky.social
Founder of H.M. Classics Academy: we teach ancient languages and the ancient world.
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It's the 10th Belfast Summer School and registration is open! Come to Belfast from 21st-25th July, or take a class online from 30th June-11th July. Classes in Latin, Classical Greek and ancient epic.
Special guests tbc in Belfast. Join us?
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Special guests tbc in Belfast. Join us?
helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
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Ready for @classicsacademy.bsky.social ‘s #bookclub with these two coming up. Zuchtriegel’s book is a joy with a mix of historical info and musings on the craft of being an historian/archaeologist. Also practice for my rusty German. #zuchtriegel #Goldsworthy #ancientBluesky #ancientRome
August 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Ready for @classicsacademy.bsky.social ‘s #bookclub with these two coming up. Zuchtriegel’s book is a joy with a mix of historical info and musings on the craft of being an historian/archaeologist. Also practice for my rusty German. #zuchtriegel #Goldsworthy #ancientBluesky #ancientRome
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August 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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In Belfast for the week to take a very short beginner’s course in ancient Greek at Queen’s University.
Today, the alphabet, diphthongs, diacritic marks, & first transliterations.
Homework tonight: more transliteration (of English words received from the Greek more-or-less whole - eg ambrosia). 📚
Today, the alphabet, diphthongs, diacritic marks, & first transliterations.
Homework tonight: more transliteration (of English words received from the Greek more-or-less whole - eg ambrosia). 📚
July 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In Belfast for the week to take a very short beginner’s course in ancient Greek at Queen’s University.
Today, the alphabet, diphthongs, diacritic marks, & first transliterations.
Homework tonight: more transliteration (of English words received from the Greek more-or-less whole - eg ambrosia). 📚
Today, the alphabet, diphthongs, diacritic marks, & first transliterations.
Homework tonight: more transliteration (of English words received from the Greek more-or-less whole - eg ambrosia). 📚
Belfast Summer School movie 🎬 We had popcorn! 🍿
July 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Belfast Summer School movie 🎬 We had popcorn! 🍿
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Having a really excellent time in my 'read a book by a woman from every country in the world' challenge, tbh. Just finished Tajikistan, and now it's onto Estonia. I've read 125 books, so there's only 72(ish)* to go...
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The global women's library
Because it's a big wide world, and the page count is enormous
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July 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Having a really excellent time in my 'read a book by a woman from every country in the world' challenge, tbh. Just finished Tajikistan, and now it's onto Estonia. I've read 125 books, so there's only 72(ish)* to go...
theglobalwomenslibrary.wordpress.com
theglobalwomenslibrary.wordpress.com
There are just 2 days to go before the in-person summer school begins. If you're in Belfast, do come along and join us each afternoon at 2pm, Monday-Thursday, for lectures, a film screening, and our Agora on Wednesday.
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#classicsbluesky #Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
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#classicsbluesky #Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
July 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
There are just 2 days to go before the in-person summer school begins. If you're in Belfast, do come along and join us each afternoon at 2pm, Monday-Thursday, for lectures, a film screening, and our Agora on Wednesday.
helenmcveigh.co.uk/wp-content/u...
#classicsbluesky #Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
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#classicsbluesky #Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Minoan fresco from Knossos, Crete, original on display in Heraklion Archaeological Museum
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
July 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Minoan fresco from Knossos, Crete, original on display in Heraklion Archaeological Museum
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
David created some HM Classics Academy keyrings for me to take to #CA2025 He has been adding the finishing touches to HMCA branded merch for the Summer School starting next week!
There's still time to join us!
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There's still time to join us!
helenmcveigh.co.uk/product/belfastsummerschool2025
July 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
David created some HM Classics Academy keyrings for me to take to #CA2025 He has been adding the finishing touches to HMCA branded merch for the Summer School starting next week!
There's still time to join us!
helenmcveigh.co.uk/product/belfastsummerschool2025
There's still time to join us!
helenmcveigh.co.uk/product/belfastsummerschool2025
Belfast Summer School classes are still going, but that's not all: next term's classes open for enrolment tomorrow, Wednesday.
We've got the usual Latin and ancient Greek classes, and some exciting history and culture modules.
Browse courses here helenmcveigh.co.uk/shop
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
We've got the usual Latin and ancient Greek classes, and some exciting history and culture modules.
Browse courses here helenmcveigh.co.uk/shop
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
July 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Belfast Summer School classes are still going, but that's not all: next term's classes open for enrolment tomorrow, Wednesday.
We've got the usual Latin and ancient Greek classes, and some exciting history and culture modules.
Browse courses here helenmcveigh.co.uk/shop
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
We've got the usual Latin and ancient Greek classes, and some exciting history and culture modules.
Browse courses here helenmcveigh.co.uk/shop
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚
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Truly wonderful, numinous place.
July 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Truly wonderful, numinous place.
The temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion holds a special, magical quality. Is it the spectacular location and the views over the Aegean sea, or the breathtaking beauty of the temple's remains and what they stand for?
**goosebumps**
📷 Julia Cubitt
🏺 Ancientbluesky classicsbluesky
**goosebumps**
📷 Julia Cubitt
🏺 Ancientbluesky classicsbluesky
July 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion holds a special, magical quality. Is it the spectacular location and the views over the Aegean sea, or the breathtaking beauty of the temple's remains and what they stand for?
**goosebumps**
📷 Julia Cubitt
🏺 Ancientbluesky classicsbluesky
**goosebumps**
📷 Julia Cubitt
🏺 Ancientbluesky classicsbluesky
July is my busiest month. The Summer School takes over my life! Online classes are in full swing. Places are still available for Greek and Latin intensive courses from 21st - 25th July in Belfast: for info and registration helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#classicsbluesky
#classicsbluesky
July 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
July is my busiest month. The Summer School takes over my life! Online classes are in full swing. Places are still available for Greek and Latin intensive courses from 21st - 25th July in Belfast: for info and registration helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#classicsbluesky
#classicsbluesky
If past years are anything to go by, the Belfast Summer School will fly by in a whirl of Greek letters, Latin ablatives & ancient epics.
I hope to see Summer School participants as well as armchair classicists at our Zoom lectures at 4.15pm BST.
For the link, DM me your email.
#classicsbluesky 📚🏺
I hope to see Summer School participants as well as armchair classicists at our Zoom lectures at 4.15pm BST.
For the link, DM me your email.
#classicsbluesky 📚🏺
June 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If past years are anything to go by, the Belfast Summer School will fly by in a whirl of Greek letters, Latin ablatives & ancient epics.
I hope to see Summer School participants as well as armchair classicists at our Zoom lectures at 4.15pm BST.
For the link, DM me your email.
#classicsbluesky 📚🏺
I hope to see Summer School participants as well as armchair classicists at our Zoom lectures at 4.15pm BST.
For the link, DM me your email.
#classicsbluesky 📚🏺
My workspace is too messy to share - Summer School preparations are in full swing and this is manifested in the busy-ness of my desk!
Anyway, here are my (still messy) bookshelves instead.
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚 #Greek #Latin
Anyway, here are my (still messy) bookshelves instead.
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚 #Greek #Latin
June 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My workspace is too messy to share - Summer School preparations are in full swing and this is manifested in the busy-ness of my desk!
Anyway, here are my (still messy) bookshelves instead.
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚 #Greek #Latin
Anyway, here are my (still messy) bookshelves instead.
#classicsbluesky 🏺📚 #Greek #Latin
The 1st Belfast Summer School online lecture of the 2025 season is on Monday 30th. The programme of talks is here: helenmcveigh.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Join the mailing list subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy to receive Zoom links.
See you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
#Greek #Latin #classics
Join the mailing list subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy to receive Zoom links.
See you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
#Greek #Latin #classics
June 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The 1st Belfast Summer School online lecture of the 2025 season is on Monday 30th. The programme of talks is here: helenmcveigh.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Join the mailing list subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy to receive Zoom links.
See you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
#Greek #Latin #classics
Join the mailing list subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy to receive Zoom links.
See you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
#Greek #Latin #classics
The Belfast Summer School hosts a series of online guest lecture every year. Our talks and workshops are open to everyone.
Zoom links and reminders are shared via my mailing list; join the list here: subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy and I look forward to seeing you!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Zoom links and reminders are shared via my mailing list; join the list here: subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy and I look forward to seeing you!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
June 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Belfast Summer School hosts a series of online guest lecture every year. Our talks and workshops are open to everyone.
Zoom links and reminders are shared via my mailing list; join the list here: subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy and I look forward to seeing you!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Zoom links and reminders are shared via my mailing list; join the list here: subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy and I look forward to seeing you!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Thinking about the Belfast Summer School?
The in-person course fee is £95. As an example, Queen's University student accommodation costs £342 via booking.com.
Online fees are £150 for the full 2 weeks, or £85 for 1 week.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 📚🏺
The in-person course fee is £95. As an example, Queen's University student accommodation costs £342 via booking.com.
Online fees are £150 for the full 2 weeks, or £85 for 1 week.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 📚🏺
June 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thinking about the Belfast Summer School?
The in-person course fee is £95. As an example, Queen's University student accommodation costs £342 via booking.com.
Online fees are £150 for the full 2 weeks, or £85 for 1 week.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 📚🏺
The in-person course fee is £95. As an example, Queen's University student accommodation costs £342 via booking.com.
Online fees are £150 for the full 2 weeks, or £85 for 1 week.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 📚🏺
Advanced Greek Summer School classes read an unadapted verse and prose text: Aeschylus' Eumenides and Herodotus book 2 (online), and the Myth of Er from Plato's Republic and Aristophanes' Frogs (in-person).
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
June 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Advanced Greek Summer School classes read an unadapted verse and prose text: Aeschylus' Eumenides and Herodotus book 2 (online), and the Myth of Er from Plato's Republic and Aristophanes' Frogs (in-person).
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Places are still available on Summer School Greek courses:
Beginners; Post-Beginners (3rd declension nouns, participles, passive voice); Intermediate (contract verbs & indirect statements) and the Advanced reading group.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Beginners; Post-Beginners (3rd declension nouns, participles, passive voice); Intermediate (contract verbs & indirect statements) and the Advanced reading group.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
June 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Places are still available on Summer School Greek courses:
Beginners; Post-Beginners (3rd declension nouns, participles, passive voice); Intermediate (contract verbs & indirect statements) and the Advanced reading group.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Beginners; Post-Beginners (3rd declension nouns, participles, passive voice); Intermediate (contract verbs & indirect statements) and the Advanced reading group.
To enrol, click helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Info here helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
June 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Info here helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
Registrations for online Summer School classes close in about a week's time, so that the tutors have time to prepare for classes.
The fee for 2 weeks online is £150, 1 week in-person £95.
Online classes begin on 30th June, in-person classes run from 21-25 July.
#Ancientbluesky #Greek #Latin 🏺📚
The fee for 2 weeks online is £150, 1 week in-person £95.
Online classes begin on 30th June, in-person classes run from 21-25 July.
#Ancientbluesky #Greek #Latin 🏺📚
June 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Registrations for online Summer School classes close in about a week's time, so that the tutors have time to prepare for classes.
The fee for 2 weeks online is £150, 1 week in-person £95.
Online classes begin on 30th June, in-person classes run from 21-25 July.
#Ancientbluesky #Greek #Latin 🏺📚
The fee for 2 weeks online is £150, 1 week in-person £95.
Online classes begin on 30th June, in-person classes run from 21-25 July.
#Ancientbluesky #Greek #Latin 🏺📚
How to learn Latin or ancient Greek
📚 buy a textbook and teach yourself
📜 or join us at the Belfast Summer School. You'll be welcomed you into our family and feel encouraged & supported.
2 weeks online is almost 2 terms of weekly classes. Or join us in Belfast
➡️ helenmcveigh.co.uk
#Ancientbluesky 🏺
📚 buy a textbook and teach yourself
📜 or join us at the Belfast Summer School. You'll be welcomed you into our family and feel encouraged & supported.
2 weeks online is almost 2 terms of weekly classes. Or join us in Belfast
➡️ helenmcveigh.co.uk
#Ancientbluesky 🏺
May 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How to learn Latin or ancient Greek
📚 buy a textbook and teach yourself
📜 or join us at the Belfast Summer School. You'll be welcomed you into our family and feel encouraged & supported.
2 weeks online is almost 2 terms of weekly classes. Or join us in Belfast
➡️ helenmcveigh.co.uk
#Ancientbluesky 🏺
📚 buy a textbook and teach yourself
📜 or join us at the Belfast Summer School. You'll be welcomed you into our family and feel encouraged & supported.
2 weeks online is almost 2 terms of weekly classes. Or join us in Belfast
➡️ helenmcveigh.co.uk
#Ancientbluesky 🏺
Did you know there's more to the Belfast Summer School than learning Greek and Latin?
Guest lectures, workshops on Sanskrit for beginners, book signings and a film screening.
Find out more here helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Guest lectures, workshops on Sanskrit for beginners, book signings and a film screening.
Find out more here helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
May 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Did you know there's more to the Belfast Summer School than learning Greek and Latin?
Guest lectures, workshops on Sanskrit for beginners, book signings and a film screening.
Find out more here helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Guest lectures, workshops on Sanskrit for beginners, book signings and a film screening.
Find out more here helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
As Summer School tutors, we love to dive into Latin & Greek and share our passion with you.
Ask us anything Greek or Latin related! Struggling with participles? I guarantee you're not the only one. We'll cover the concepts you need to master. helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Ask us anything Greek or Latin related! Struggling with participles? I guarantee you're not the only one. We'll cover the concepts you need to master. helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
May 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As Summer School tutors, we love to dive into Latin & Greek and share our passion with you.
Ask us anything Greek or Latin related! Struggling with participles? I guarantee you're not the only one. We'll cover the concepts you need to master. helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Ask us anything Greek or Latin related! Struggling with participles? I guarantee you're not the only one. We'll cover the concepts you need to master. helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
Book club meets again on Sunday 25th May at 7pm BST (2pm EDT) on Zoom.
We're discussing Invisible Romans by Robert Knapp.
All welcome! I'll send the Zoom link on Saturday. Make sure you're on the mailing list:
Subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy
Hope to see you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
We're discussing Invisible Romans by Robert Knapp.
All welcome! I'll send the Zoom link on Saturday. Make sure you're on the mailing list:
Subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy
Hope to see you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
May 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Book club meets again on Sunday 25th May at 7pm BST (2pm EDT) on Zoom.
We're discussing Invisible Romans by Robert Knapp.
All welcome! I'll send the Zoom link on Saturday. Make sure you're on the mailing list:
Subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy
Hope to see you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚
We're discussing Invisible Romans by Robert Knapp.
All welcome! I'll send the Zoom link on Saturday. Make sure you're on the mailing list:
Subscribepage.com/hmclassicsacademy
Hope to see you there!
#Ancientbluesky 🏺📚