Dr Simon Trafford
@simontrafford.bsky.social
Curriculum Leader of Classics at a state grammar school; IB examiner; author of a few Classics related bits. Swansea University, University of Oxford alumnus. Living in Kent; working in SE London.
https://swansea.academia.edu/SimonTrafford
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ERIS: A WORDPLAY IN CATULLUS 40 | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
ERIS: A WORDPLAY IN CATULLUS 40 - Volume 74 Issue 1
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I'm really pleased to see my article on a bilingual pun in Catullus 40 out today in The Classical Quarterly. 😊
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A well-preserved Roman road is among the finds uncovered by archaeologists in a city centre.
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Roman road discovered in Manchester city centre - BBC News
Archaeologists say the dig uncovered one of the best Roman finds in the city in more than 20 years.
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July 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A well-preserved Roman road is among the finds uncovered by archaeologists in a city centre.
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Revised plans for an office block in the City of London have been approved, after a Roman basilica was found beneath the site.
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Office plans amended after Roman basilica found in City of London - BBC News
The development will include an exhibition showcasing the 2,000-year-old basilica.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Revised plans for an office block in the City of London have been approved, after a Roman basilica was found beneath the site.
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Archaeologists in South Moravia in the Czech Republic uncovered a rare Roman military discovery—a fragment of a bronze wrist purse that is the oldest such discovery ever made in the Czech Republic.
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Rare 1,800-year-old Roman soldier’s wrist purse unearthed in Czech Republic reveals life on the empire’s frontier
Rare Roman wrist purse fragment found in Czech Republic reveals insights into soldiers' lives during the Marcomannic Wars.
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July 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Archaeologists in South Moravia in the Czech Republic uncovered a rare Roman military discovery—a fragment of a bronze wrist purse that is the oldest such discovery ever made in the Czech Republic.
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Archaeologists announced that their nearly two decade-long excavations have produced concrete proof that the School of Homer at the site of Agios Athanasios was indeed a site where the Trojan War hero was worshipped.
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Lost Cult Site Dedicated to Odysseus Discovered on Ithaca
For more than a century, archeologists have looked for proof that a complex in Ithaca was related to Odysseus, now they have found it.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Archaeologists announced that their nearly two decade-long excavations have produced concrete proof that the School of Homer at the site of Agios Athanasios was indeed a site where the Trojan War hero was worshipped.
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Archaeologists uncover significant remnants of the ancient Roman city of Metlosedum, now modern-day Melun, in a recent excavation revealing the urban sophistication and strategic importance of the site in the Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis.
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Archaeologists Uncover Large Roman-Era Complex Beneath Modern Melun - Arkeonews
Archaeologists have uncovered significant remnants of the ancient Roman city of Metlosedum, now modern-day Melun
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June 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Archaeologists uncover significant remnants of the ancient Roman city of Metlosedum, now modern-day Melun, in a recent excavation revealing the urban sophistication and strategic importance of the site in the Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis.
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June 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Excavations in the locality of Cupa, in southeastern Italy, have uncovered remains of the ancient walls and numerous materials from the brutal siege the Romans inflicted on the city, which was an ally of Hannibal during the Second Punic War.
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Over 170 Meters of Wall and 450 Lead Projectiles from the Roman Siege Discovered in an Italian City Allied with Hannibal
Archaeological excavations in the locality of Cupa, in the municipality of Ugento in the southeastern tip of Italy, have uncovered remains of the ancient Messapian walls and numerous materials from th...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Excavations in the locality of Cupa, in southeastern Italy, have uncovered remains of the ancient walls and numerous materials from the brutal siege the Romans inflicted on the city, which was an ally of Hannibal during the Second Punic War.
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'Greek inscription and mosaic floors uncovered at ancient city of Olympos'
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Greek inscription and mosaic floors uncovered at ancient city of Olympos - Neos Kosmos
Archaeologists have uncovered mosaic floors and Greek inscriptions at the ancient city of Olympos, located in the Antalya region of Turkey.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
'Greek inscription and mosaic floors uncovered at ancient city of Olympos'
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A marble votive altar decorated with a row of women for #EpigraphyTuesday. A #Greek inscription from Delos, dedicated to Hestia (Vesta). Dating to the Hellenistic period, 100BC-100.
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June 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A marble votive altar decorated with a row of women for #EpigraphyTuesday. A #Greek inscription from Delos, dedicated to Hestia (Vesta). Dating to the Hellenistic period, 100BC-100.
📷British Museum (1890,0113.1)
#AncientBlueSky #ClassicsBlueSky #archaeology
📷British Museum (1890,0113.1)
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Starts 9th July!! New online course: Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.
Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
Information and booking at:
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Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
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June 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Starts 9th July!! New online course: Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.
Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
Information and booking at:
www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...
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Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
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Archaeological excavations on Via Alessandrina, just a few meters from Trajan’s Forum, uncovered an imposing marble head depicting a male face with pronounced features, abundant hair, and an intense expression.
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Large Marble Head from the Impressive Porticus Trisigmentata Discovered in Trajan’s Forum
Archaeological excavations on Via Alessandrina, just a few meters from Trajan’s Forum, uncovered an imposing marble head depicting a male face with pronounced features, abundant hair, and an intense e...
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June 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Archaeological excavations on Via Alessandrina, just a few meters from Trajan’s Forum, uncovered an imposing marble head depicting a male face with pronounced features, abundant hair, and an intense expression.
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I have been teaching Suburani for 3 years now and I didn't know until reading this introduction to Seneca's Letters to Lucilius in Book 3 that Seneca's Lucilius is the father of our Suburani Lucilius from Books 1&2! Mind blown. 🤯
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June 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I have been teaching Suburani for 3 years now and I didn't know until reading this introduction to Seneca's Letters to Lucilius in Book 3 that Seneca's Lucilius is the father of our Suburani Lucilius from Books 1&2! Mind blown. 🤯
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Got a few minutes to lament those extra seasons of Rome we never got?
You'll weep like Tiro as Pullo wields the blade on Cicero.
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You'll weep like Tiro as Pullo wields the blade on Cicero.
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Rome (2004): HBO's Untold 5 Season Story
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June 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Got a few minutes to lament those extra seasons of Rome we never got?
You'll weep like Tiro as Pullo wields the blade on Cicero.
youtu.be/1cIVJD1cmbk?...
You'll weep like Tiro as Pullo wields the blade on Cicero.
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16 Must-Read Books About Greek Mythology and Other Folklore: From feminist retellings of classic tales to modernized takes.
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16 Books That Put a Modern Day Twist on Ancient Mythology
All the gods and goddesses you know and love, but with a scandalous or feminist twist.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
16 Must-Read Books About Greek Mythology and Other Folklore: From feminist retellings of classic tales to modernized takes.
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Archaeologists have pieced together thousands of fragments of 2,000-year-old wall plaster to reveal remarkable frescoes that decorated a luxurious Roman villa.
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Huge archaeological puzzle reveals Roman London frescoes - BBC News
Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Archaeologists have pieced together thousands of fragments of 2,000-year-old wall plaster to reveal remarkable frescoes that decorated a luxurious Roman villa.
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The Pompeii Archaeological Park has recreated an ancient perfume garden—right down to its antique roses.
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A 2,000-Year-Old Pompeii Garden Springs Back to Life
Pompeii Archaeological Park has unveiled the restored Garden of Hercules , freshly planted with violets, ruscus plants, and antique roses.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Pompeii Archaeological Park has recreated an ancient perfume garden—right down to its antique roses.
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OK #ClassicsBluesky, where am I today?
June 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
OK #ClassicsBluesky, where am I today?
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For the first time this year, Labour is making up some ground in the polling average - now back to where they were before the locals.
Reform lead by 4.7%, down from a 7.7% peak.
RFM: 28.7% (+14.0)
LAB: 24.0% (-10.7)
CON: 17.8% (-6.5)
LDM: 13.8% (+1.3)
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Reform lead by 4.7%, down from a 7.7% peak.
RFM: 28.7% (+14.0)
LAB: 24.0% (-10.7)
CON: 17.8% (-6.5)
LDM: 13.8% (+1.3)
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June 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
For the first time this year, Labour is making up some ground in the polling average - now back to where they were before the locals.
Reform lead by 4.7%, down from a 7.7% peak.
RFM: 28.7% (+14.0)
LAB: 24.0% (-10.7)
CON: 17.8% (-6.5)
LDM: 13.8% (+1.3)
electionmaps.uk/polling
Reform lead by 4.7%, down from a 7.7% peak.
RFM: 28.7% (+14.0)
LAB: 24.0% (-10.7)
CON: 17.8% (-6.5)
LDM: 13.8% (+1.3)
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A hoard of 13 silver coins found in a field was probably lost in the wake of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD43, according to a historian.
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Downham Market coin hoard 'probably lost by a Roman invader' - BBC News
The discovery is "a drum roll of Roman coins from the late republic through to the early empire".
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June 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A hoard of 13 silver coins found in a field was probably lost in the wake of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD43, according to a historian.
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New online course!! Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.
Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
Information and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...
#ClassicsBluesky #AncientBluesky #Romans🏺
Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
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June 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New online course!! Ancient Rome in 50 Monuments, by Dr Paul Roberts.
Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
Information and booking at: www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event...
#ClassicsBluesky #AncientBluesky #Romans🏺
Each Wednesday from 9th July to 6th August 2025, 6.00pm - 7.30pm (UK time) + recordings will be available
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This Thursday's #imageoftheweek is this fascinating Pompeiian fresco depicting Narcissus gazing at his own reflection - which only appears as a disembodied head. #classicssky #classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky
June 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This Thursday's #imageoftheweek is this fascinating Pompeiian fresco depicting Narcissus gazing at his own reflection - which only appears as a disembodied head. #classicssky #classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky
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#FrescoFriday
The Tomb of the Diver can be found in what was the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia (Paestum to the Romans).
Discovered in June 1968, the tomb contains five different frescoes. Thought to date to roughly 500-470BC.
#Archaeology #History #Art.
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The Tomb of the Diver can be found in what was the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia (Paestum to the Romans).
Discovered in June 1968, the tomb contains five different frescoes. Thought to date to roughly 500-470BC.
#Archaeology #History #Art.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#FrescoFriday
The Tomb of the Diver can be found in what was the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia (Paestum to the Romans).
Discovered in June 1968, the tomb contains five different frescoes. Thought to date to roughly 500-470BC.
#Archaeology #History #Art.
#AncientBlueSky🏺
The Tomb of the Diver can be found in what was the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia (Paestum to the Romans).
Discovered in June 1968, the tomb contains five different frescoes. Thought to date to roughly 500-470BC.
#Archaeology #History #Art.
#AncientBlueSky🏺
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#FrescoFriday
Detail of a Roman fresco showing scene of dressing a priestess or bride. Found in the palaestra of the Forum Baths at Herculaneum. Dated back to 1st century CE.
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Detail of a Roman fresco showing scene of dressing a priestess or bride. Found in the palaestra of the Forum Baths at Herculaneum. Dated back to 1st century CE.
📷https://feminaeromanae.org
#classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky
June 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#FrescoFriday
Detail of a Roman fresco showing scene of dressing a priestess or bride. Found in the palaestra of the Forum Baths at Herculaneum. Dated back to 1st century CE.
📷https://feminaeromanae.org
#classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky
Detail of a Roman fresco showing scene of dressing a priestess or bride. Found in the palaestra of the Forum Baths at Herculaneum. Dated back to 1st century CE.
📷https://feminaeromanae.org
#classicsbluesky #ancientbluesky