Hannah Cornwell
@hannahecornwell.bsky.social
Roman historian, sometime (historically) archaeologist, occasional seamstress & baker.
‘That’s naughty’, said the pedestrian crossing the road as I pushed off from the 🚦. While the light for motor vehicles was still red, the cyclist light had turned green. I had to brake to avoid them, as they crossed with their light still red. Yes, that is naughty.
September 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
‘That’s naughty’, said the pedestrian crossing the road as I pushed off from the 🚦. While the light for motor vehicles was still red, the cyclist light had turned green. I had to brake to avoid them, as they crossed with their light still red. Yes, that is naughty.
Got to chat all things Pax Romana with Matthew Lewis for the History Hits series Echoes of History for the new Ubisoft game Anno 117: Pax Romana:
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Echoes of History: What Is Pax Romana?
In the new game Anno 117: Pax Romana, the Emperor has appointed you as governor, tasked with developing provinces in the Roman-based Latium region and Celtic-inspired Albion. The game is set in a b...
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August 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Got to chat all things Pax Romana with Matthew Lewis for the History Hits series Echoes of History for the new Ubisoft game Anno 117: Pax Romana:
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Nothing quite like the feeling of realising no one has ever read these pages in a journal (this one’s from 1863!), after finding the pages un-cut and asking the librarian for help… access granted!
July 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Nothing quite like the feeling of realising no one has ever read these pages in a journal (this one’s from 1863!), after finding the pages un-cut and asking the librarian for help… access granted!
Lovely to celebrate 125 years of Classics at the University of Birmingham last week!
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125 years of Classics at Birmingham - University of Birmingham
Ancient history professors from around the country joined us to celebrate 125 years of Classics education at the University of Birmingham.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Lovely to celebrate 125 years of Classics at the University of Birmingham last week!
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/12...
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UoB invites applications for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme.
The internal deadline is 18 July.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN779/b...
The internal deadline is 18 July.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN779/b...
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Birmingham
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June 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
UoB invites applications for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme.
The internal deadline is 18 July.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN779/b...
The internal deadline is 18 July.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN779/b...
Three year assistant professor post in Latin Lang & Lit at UoB!!
Ridiculously close deadline but do think about applying!!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNO375/a...
Ridiculously close deadline but do think about applying!!
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Assistant Professor (Education and Scholarship) in Latin Language and Literature at University of Birmingham
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June 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Three year assistant professor post in Latin Lang & Lit at UoB!!
Ridiculously close deadline but do think about applying!!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNO375/a...
Ridiculously close deadline but do think about applying!!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNO375/a...
It’s only for a year, but do share with any Roman historians, who might like to join us at UoB for 2025/26: www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/...
University of Birmingham hiring Teaching Fellow in Roman History - School of History and Cultures - 105758 - Grade 7 Job in Birmingham, England | Glassdoor
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May 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It’s only for a year, but do share with any Roman historians, who might like to join us at UoB for 2025/26: www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/...
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I (co)-wrote a book! The catalogue for the Piranesi Print Project I co-curated at the British School at Rome has been published, and I am very proud of it! The research for this project was so interesting, and there’s still work to do! Thank you to everyone who was involved, my heart is full ❤️
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the long-awaited catalogue, "Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Etchings from the Research Collections of the British School at Rome", authored by Clare Hornsby and Caroline Barron. This project is now complete, and we are so happy to finally share it with you!
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I (co)-wrote a book! The catalogue for the Piranesi Print Project I co-curated at the British School at Rome has been published, and I am very proud of it! The research for this project was so interesting, and there’s still work to do! Thank you to everyone who was involved, my heart is full ❤️
Feeling in very good company…
A selection of the books in the BSR library written by former participants of the City of Rome course and Summer School 📚
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Feeling in very good company…
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Win 2 tickets to a preview screening of THE RETURN at the British Museum, Wednesday, 9 April.
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April 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Win 2 tickets to a preview screening of THE RETURN at the British Museum, Wednesday, 9 April.
To enter: Like and re-skeet this post and follow us before 8pm UK time on Monday 7th April.
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Win 2 tickets to a preview screening of THE RETURN at the British Museum, Wednesday, 9 April.
To enter: Like and re-skeet this post and follow us before 8pm UK time on Monday 7th April.
To enter: Like and re-skeet this post and follow us before 8pm UK time on Monday 7th April.
April 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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I’ll be helping the University of Birmingham Classics department celebrate its 125th birthday in June! 🎈🏛️
April 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I’ll be helping the University of Birmingham Classics department celebrate its 125th birthday in June! 🎈🏛️
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This studentship is only possible because of the generosity of the late Prof. Em. Jane F. Gardner, world leading expert in Roman law, women, and the family among many other things, who passed away in 2023. You can read about the department's memorial for her here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-...
March 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This studentship is only possible because of the generosity of the late Prof. Em. Jane F. Gardner, world leading expert in Roman law, women, and the family among many other things, who passed away in 2023. You can read about the department's memorial for her here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-...
When you order a book from the library and the reservation slip is marking the precise page you wanted to consult. That’s some prophetic librarian-ing!
January 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
When you order a book from the library and the reservation slip is marking the precise page you wanted to consult. That’s some prophetic librarian-ing!
I only realised 4 hours after arriving at the Senate House that I had 1) left my lights on my bike and 2) left the lights on!! Some kind soul must have switched them off for me, so I can cycle safely home this evening. #tinyjoys
January 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I only realised 4 hours after arriving at the Senate House that I had 1) left my lights on my bike and 2) left the lights on!! Some kind soul must have switched them off for me, so I can cycle safely home this evening. #tinyjoys
Things I did not expect to see at 10am on Malet Street as I walked to the Senate House: a fox running full pelt down the road in broad daylight 🦊
January 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Things I did not expect to see at 10am on Malet Street as I walked to the Senate House: a fox running full pelt down the road in broad daylight 🦊
@bsrome.bsky.social a wonderful evening catching up with and meeting BSR alumni. In sum: we all agree the BSR is the very best of places. Long may it continue. Long should we support it!
December 13, 2024 at 9:24 PM
@bsrome.bsky.social a wonderful evening catching up with and meeting BSR alumni. In sum: we all agree the BSR is the very best of places. Long may it continue. Long should we support it!
@tigerlilyrocks.bsky.social thank you for a brilliant paper yesterday! Still thinking at it and all the things which happen around letters.
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 AM
@tigerlilyrocks.bsky.social thank you for a brilliant paper yesterday! Still thinking at it and all the things which happen around letters.
Looking forward to Prof. Henriette van der Blom’s inaugural lecture this evening: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/hist...
Proving, pleasing and persuading: why ancient rhetoric still matters
Proving pleasing and persuading why ancient rhetoric still matters - Henriette van der Blom Inaugural lecture
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November 18, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Looking forward to Prof. Henriette van der Blom’s inaugural lecture this evening: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/hist...
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I’m perfectly fine with most of the historical inaccuracies in Ridley Scott films, but cutting ancient men kissing seems like the biggest inaccuracy of all.
November 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM
I’m perfectly fine with most of the historical inaccuracies in Ridley Scott films, but cutting ancient men kissing seems like the biggest inaccuracy of all.
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‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum | CNN - www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/t...
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum | CNN
Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as an insult to the UNESCO-listed ancient arena.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum | CNN - www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/t...
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November 15, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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I have a project representing Donald Trump in my office and I decided to ritually decapitate it. Hope you enjoy!
November 13, 2024 at 10:44 AM
I have a project representing Donald Trump in my office and I decided to ritually decapitate it. Hope you enjoy!
The stark generational divide was realised today, when an MA student told me they were not born when Ridley Scott’s Gladiator was released.
November 12, 2024 at 1:38 PM
The stark generational divide was realised today, when an MA student told me they were not born when Ridley Scott’s Gladiator was released.
Post-conference trip to Castell de bellver, Palma de Mallorca. A stunning architectural space, + some fab inscriptions ancient & modern: a Duovir building inscription from Palma; ‘Vive Napoleon’ from the castle’s time as a prison;graffiti on an anti-graffiti notice on a wall of graffiti 😂
November 11, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Post-conference trip to Castell de bellver, Palma de Mallorca. A stunning architectural space, + some fab inscriptions ancient & modern: a Duovir building inscription from Palma; ‘Vive Napoleon’ from the castle’s time as a prison;graffiti on an anti-graffiti notice on a wall of graffiti 😂