Marco Perale
@mperale.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Liverpool. Editor, The Classical Quarterly. Trustee of the Hellenic Society. Working class academic.
Registration for @hellenicsociety.bsky.social and Roman Societies' next online course, with Professor Bruce Gibson, The Idea of Decline: Make Rome Great Again? is now open here:
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Wednesday 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 February, 6-7.30pm (UK time)
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Wednesday 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 February, 6-7.30pm (UK time)
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January 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Registration for @hellenicsociety.bsky.social and Roman Societies' next online course, with Professor Bruce Gibson, The Idea of Decline: Make Rome Great Again? is now open here:
www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...
Wednesday 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 February, 6-7.30pm (UK time)
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Wednesday 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 February, 6-7.30pm (UK time)
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Fragmentology VIII (2025) is live. This is our biggest issue yet! doi.org/10.24446/qxs0 With studies of individual fragments and entire traditions, from the end of Antiquity through the present! All three eras: pre-medieval, medieval, and post-medieval!
December 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Fragmentology VIII (2025) is live. This is our biggest issue yet! doi.org/10.24446/qxs0 With studies of individual fragments and entire traditions, from the end of Antiquity through the present! All three eras: pre-medieval, medieval, and post-medieval!
‘Fromm argued that the rise of fascism could be explained in part by people preferring to surrender their freedom in exchange for the reassuring certainty of subordination. AI offers a new way of surrendering that burden of having to think and decide for yourself’
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Our king, priest and feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to the dark ages | Joseph de Weck
Since the Enlightenment, we’ve been making our own decisions. But now AI may be about to change that, says Joseph de Weck, a fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute
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December 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
‘Fromm argued that the rise of fascism could be explained in part by people preferring to surrender their freedom in exchange for the reassuring certainty of subordination. AI offers a new way of surrendering that burden of having to think and decide for yourself’
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New commentary on Silius Italicus 17 out with OUP: global.oup.com/academic/pro...
December 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New commentary on Silius Italicus 17 out with OUP: global.oup.com/academic/pro...
Picture of Karl Reinhardt, author of Parmenides und die Geschichte der griechischen Philosophie (1916), Poseidonios von Apameia: Der Rhodier genannt (1921), Sophokles (1933), Aischylos als Regisseur und Theologe (1948), and Die Iliad und ihr Dichter (posthumous, 1961). archive.org/details/trad...
December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Picture of Karl Reinhardt, author of Parmenides und die Geschichte der griechischen Philosophie (1916), Poseidonios von Apameia: Der Rhodier genannt (1921), Sophokles (1933), Aischylos als Regisseur und Theologe (1948), and Die Iliad und ihr Dichter (posthumous, 1961). archive.org/details/trad...
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On the Classics job front, 1-year job at Wabash (alas, no visa sponsorship, but I don't think that's unusual for VAPs this year with all the uncertainty). It's the current version of the job that was my first gig post-grad school, so I have quite a bit of fondness for it.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics | Employment | Wabash College
Wabash College is a small, private, liberal arts college for men, located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
On the Classics job front, 1-year job at Wabash (alas, no visa sponsorship, but I don't think that's unusual for VAPs this year with all the uncertainty). It's the current version of the job that was my first gig post-grad school, so I have quite a bit of fondness for it.
New issue of the Bulletin of the American Society of Papyrologists, edited by @sofiatorallas.bsky.social , with contributions on literary papyri from @theonash.bsky.social and myself.
December 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
New issue of the Bulletin of the American Society of Papyrologists, edited by @sofiatorallas.bsky.social , with contributions on literary papyri from @theonash.bsky.social and myself.
New from Brill.
Eustathius of Thessalonica Commentary on the Odyssey. Volume III Commentary on Rhapsodies 9-12
by S. Douglas Olson and E. Cullhed
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Eustathius of Thessalonica Commentary on the Odyssey. Volume III Commentary on Rhapsodies 9-12
by S. Douglas Olson and E. Cullhed
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December 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
New from Brill.
Eustathius of Thessalonica Commentary on the Odyssey. Volume III Commentary on Rhapsodies 9-12
by S. Douglas Olson and E. Cullhed
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Eustathius of Thessalonica Commentary on the Odyssey. Volume III Commentary on Rhapsodies 9-12
by S. Douglas Olson and E. Cullhed
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Excited my book 'The meaning of myth in uncertain times: how classical mythology helps us navigate a world in crisis' is out 29/12 with Routledge. It explores how ancient myth shapes our understanding of the 'Super Wicked Problem' humanity is facing.
E-book/paperback now 20% off! shorturl.at/BnrP8
E-book/paperback now 20% off! shorturl.at/BnrP8
The Meaning of Myth in Uncertain Times: How Classical Mythology Helps Us Navigate a World in Crisis
This book examines how ancient mythology forms part of the stories we tell ourselves about today's uncertain times, not only in popular culture but also in sociocultural and political debates. It part...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Excited my book 'The meaning of myth in uncertain times: how classical mythology helps us navigate a world in crisis' is out 29/12 with Routledge. It explores how ancient myth shapes our understanding of the 'Super Wicked Problem' humanity is facing.
E-book/paperback now 20% off! shorturl.at/BnrP8
E-book/paperback now 20% off! shorturl.at/BnrP8
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🚨PUBLISHED🚨 The #Archaeology of #Olive #Oil Production in #Roman & pre-Roman #Italy 🫒
READ: doi.org/10.1086/737823
➡️Good data for Neolithic & BA olive exploitation & cultivation
➡️Possible earliest rotary olive crusher in the Med (7th c. BCE)
➡️Roman era oil prod widely & larger-scale across Italy
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READ: doi.org/10.1086/737823
➡️Good data for Neolithic & BA olive exploitation & cultivation
➡️Possible earliest rotary olive crusher in the Med (7th c. BCE)
➡️Roman era oil prod widely & larger-scale across Italy
🧵
December 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🚨PUBLISHED🚨 The #Archaeology of #Olive #Oil Production in #Roman & pre-Roman #Italy 🫒
READ: doi.org/10.1086/737823
➡️Good data for Neolithic & BA olive exploitation & cultivation
➡️Possible earliest rotary olive crusher in the Med (7th c. BCE)
➡️Roman era oil prod widely & larger-scale across Italy
🧵
READ: doi.org/10.1086/737823
➡️Good data for Neolithic & BA olive exploitation & cultivation
➡️Possible earliest rotary olive crusher in the Med (7th c. BCE)
➡️Roman era oil prod widely & larger-scale across Italy
🧵
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It would be good if someone would write a book on engagements with classics in early 20th century (middle class) women authors. There is a lot, in a really fascinating range of ways, and on varying topics. I would like to read the book.
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It would be good if someone would write a book on engagements with classics in early 20th century (middle class) women authors. There is a lot, in a really fascinating range of ways, and on varying topics. I would like to read the book.
Sven-Tage Teodorsson (1934-2024), author of A Commentary on Plutarch’s Table Talks (vols. 1–3).
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View of In memoriam Prof. Dr. Sven-Tage Teodorsson born 21 January 1934, died 7 April 2024
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December 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Sven-Tage Teodorsson (1934-2024), author of A Commentary on Plutarch’s Table Talks (vols. 1–3).
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impactum-journals.uc.pt/ploutarchos/...
Timothy Renner (1946-2025)
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Posts | CAAS-CW | Classical Association of the Atlantic States & Classical World
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December 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Timothy Renner (1946-2025)
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20 funded PhD positions at schadoc.univ-amu.fr
(Aix-Marseille University) for interdisciplinary subjects within the remit of four thematic strands: Societies & Culture, Climate Change & Environmental Challenges, Health & Well-Being, Artificial Intelligence & its Applications. Apply by 12-1-26.
(Aix-Marseille University) for interdisciplinary subjects within the remit of four thematic strands: Societies & Culture, Climate Change & Environmental Challenges, Health & Well-Being, Artificial Intelligence & its Applications. Apply by 12-1-26.
SCHADOC | Aix Marseille Université
AMU's SCHADOC program attracts PhDs with training in culture, health, AI, and climate, fostering research aligned with CIVIS and regional goals.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
20 funded PhD positions at schadoc.univ-amu.fr
(Aix-Marseille University) for interdisciplinary subjects within the remit of four thematic strands: Societies & Culture, Climate Change & Environmental Challenges, Health & Well-Being, Artificial Intelligence & its Applications. Apply by 12-1-26.
(Aix-Marseille University) for interdisciplinary subjects within the remit of four thematic strands: Societies & Culture, Climate Change & Environmental Challenges, Health & Well-Being, Artificial Intelligence & its Applications. Apply by 12-1-26.
In 2024, the Liverpool Institute of Archaeology celebrated its 120th birthday.
In this podcast Gavin Freeborn is joined by Professor Larry Barham, Dr Ceren Kabukcu and Rachel Stokes from @livancworlds.bsky.social to discuss their work.
www.spreaker.com/episode/7-ar...
In this podcast Gavin Freeborn is joined by Professor Larry Barham, Dr Ceren Kabukcu and Rachel Stokes from @livancworlds.bsky.social to discuss their work.
www.spreaker.com/episode/7-ar...
December 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In 2024, the Liverpool Institute of Archaeology celebrated its 120th birthday.
In this podcast Gavin Freeborn is joined by Professor Larry Barham, Dr Ceren Kabukcu and Rachel Stokes from @livancworlds.bsky.social to discuss their work.
www.spreaker.com/episode/7-ar...
In this podcast Gavin Freeborn is joined by Professor Larry Barham, Dr Ceren Kabukcu and Rachel Stokes from @livancworlds.bsky.social to discuss their work.
www.spreaker.com/episode/7-ar...
Call for Papers: Scribes, Transmission, and Bilingual Traditions: A Fresh Examination of GA 629 theo.kuleuven.be/en/general/c...
This is one of Latin-Greek New Testament manuscripts digitized by the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, and it is freely accessible here: digi.vatlib.it/view/MSS_Ott...
This is one of Latin-Greek New Testament manuscripts digitized by the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, and it is freely accessible here: digi.vatlib.it/view/MSS_Ott...
December 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Call for Papers: Scribes, Transmission, and Bilingual Traditions: A Fresh Examination of GA 629 theo.kuleuven.be/en/general/c...
This is one of Latin-Greek New Testament manuscripts digitized by the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, and it is freely accessible here: digi.vatlib.it/view/MSS_Ott...
This is one of Latin-Greek New Testament manuscripts digitized by the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, and it is freely accessible here: digi.vatlib.it/view/MSS_Ott...
Wait, what?
AI, αἰαῖ.
AI, αἰαῖ.
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Wait, what?
AI, αἰαῖ.
AI, αἰαῖ.
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EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
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UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
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December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Seminaris a Quatre Bandes
18 de desembre
Tradicions sobre el diluvi
Adelina Millet, Jaume Pòrtulas, Montserrat Reig, Jordi Vidal
A la Sala Gabriel Oliver de la Facultat de Filologia i Comunicació, a la planta -1 de l’edifici Carner
En streaming a:
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18 de desembre
Tradicions sobre el diluvi
Adelina Millet, Jaume Pòrtulas, Montserrat Reig, Jordi Vidal
A la Sala Gabriel Oliver de la Facultat de Filologia i Comunicació, a la planta -1 de l’edifici Carner
En streaming a:
ub-edu.zoom.us/j/9144595507...
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Seminaris a Quatre Bandes
18 de desembre
Tradicions sobre el diluvi
Adelina Millet, Jaume Pòrtulas, Montserrat Reig, Jordi Vidal
A la Sala Gabriel Oliver de la Facultat de Filologia i Comunicació, a la planta -1 de l’edifici Carner
En streaming a:
ub-edu.zoom.us/j/9144595507...
18 de desembre
Tradicions sobre el diluvi
Adelina Millet, Jaume Pòrtulas, Montserrat Reig, Jordi Vidal
A la Sala Gabriel Oliver de la Facultat de Filologia i Comunicació, a la planta -1 de l’edifici Carner
En streaming a:
ub-edu.zoom.us/j/9144595507...
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(254) Inside The Fight To Save The World's Most Important Manuscripts - YouTube
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Inside The Fight To Save The World's Most Important Manuscripts
YouTube video by Timeline - World History Documentaries
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December 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
(254) Inside The Fight To Save The World's Most Important Manuscripts - YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji-C...
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New, important publication on #Alcaeus by Tom Ford: considers the evidence of Alcaeus’ manuscripts and of references to his work in other sources to try to reconstruct the Alexandrian edition by Aristarchus, following an earlier edition by Aristophanes of Byzantium.
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The Alexandrian Edition of Alcaeus
This study provides the most extensive survey hitherto of what is known about the edition of the poetical works of Alcaeus, the soldier, partisan and singer from Lesbos who lived around 600 BC. It con...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New, important publication on #Alcaeus by Tom Ford: considers the evidence of Alcaeus’ manuscripts and of references to his work in other sources to try to reconstruct the Alexandrian edition by Aristarchus, following an earlier edition by Aristophanes of Byzantium.
www.academia.edu/145394592/Th...
www.academia.edu/145394592/Th...
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A major new study led by the British Museum has uncovered the earliest known evidence of humans creating fire — more than 400,000 years ago, pushing the timeline of fire-making technology back by an astonishing 350,000 years. 🔥
Read the full story here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/10/g...
Read the full story here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/10/g...
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A major new study led by the British Museum has uncovered the earliest known evidence of humans creating fire — more than 400,000 years ago, pushing the timeline of fire-making technology back by an astonishing 350,000 years. 🔥
Read the full story here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/10/g...
Read the full story here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/10/g...
Reusing and Recycling Infrastructure: Policy Lessons from Archaeology?
16 December, 2025 - 9AM - 5PM
Walbank Lecture Theatres, 12 Abercromby Square
University of Liverpool
16 December, 2025 - 9AM - 5PM
Walbank Lecture Theatres, 12 Abercromby Square
University of Liverpool
December 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reusing and Recycling Infrastructure: Policy Lessons from Archaeology?
16 December, 2025 - 9AM - 5PM
Walbank Lecture Theatres, 12 Abercromby Square
University of Liverpool
16 December, 2025 - 9AM - 5PM
Walbank Lecture Theatres, 12 Abercromby Square
University of Liverpool
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Congratulations to James Ker, Andrew Laird, and Julia Mebane, this year's recipients of the Goodwin Award of Merit from the Society for Classical Studies!
And thanks to Andrew Riggsby and the rest of the committee for their work!
And thanks to Andrew Riggsby and the rest of the committee for their work!
This was my last year on the committee, and we were once again hit with an overwhelming wave of great contenders. Very happy with the results.
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2025 Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit | Society for Classical Studies
The C. J. Goodwin Award of Merit Committee is delighted to announce the three recipients of the 2025 Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit. The Goodwin Awards honor outstanding contributions to classical ...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congratulations to James Ker, Andrew Laird, and Julia Mebane, this year's recipients of the Goodwin Award of Merit from the Society for Classical Studies!
And thanks to Andrew Riggsby and the rest of the committee for their work!
And thanks to Andrew Riggsby and the rest of the committee for their work!