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.
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Published today! Really pleased to see Aristophanes and the Current Moment in print via @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social. My contribution, 'Aristophanes and the Gendered Politics of Performative Assembly' applies Judith Butler's analysis of public protest to Aristophanes' Lysistrata and Ecclesiazusae.
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Published today! Really pleased to see Aristophanes and the Current Moment in print via @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social. My contribution, 'Aristophanes and the Gendered Politics of Performative Assembly' applies Judith Butler's analysis of public protest to Aristophanes' Lysistrata and Ecclesiazusae.
Ian Campbell Cunningham (1938–2025), editor of Herodas, Hesychius and the Synagōgē lexeōn chrēsimōn. A man of immense learning.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Ian Campbell Cunningham (1938–2025), editor of Herodas, Hesychius and the Synagōgē lexeōn chrēsimōn. A man of immense learning.
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Courses in palaeography, London International Palaeography School:
Greek Palaeography (4-6 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Introduction to Latin Palaeography (19-20 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Intermediate Latin Palaeography (26-27 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Greek Palaeography (4-6 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Introduction to Latin Palaeography (19-20 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Intermediate Latin Palaeography (26-27 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Greek Palaeography
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November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Courses in palaeography, London International Palaeography School:
Greek Palaeography (4-6 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Introduction to Latin Palaeography (19-20 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Intermediate Latin Palaeography (26-27 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Greek Palaeography (4-6 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Introduction to Latin Palaeography (19-20 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Intermediate Latin Palaeography (26-27 Feb 2026): ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Illustration of Polyphemus and Galatea in Idyll 6 from W.R.Flint, Theocritus, Bion and Moschus (1922)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idyll_VI
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Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idyll_VI
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November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Illustration of Polyphemus and Galatea in Idyll 6 from W.R.Flint, Theocritus, Bion and Moschus (1922)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idyll_VI
Text: www.theoi.com/Text/Theocri...
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idyll_VI
Text: www.theoi.com/Text/Theocri...
Illustration of Simaetha in Theocritus' Idyll 2, from H.A. Metcalf’s The Idylls and Epigrams of Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus (1905)
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November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Illustration of Simaetha in Theocritus' Idyll 2, from H.A. Metcalf’s The Idylls and Epigrams of Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus (1905)
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Later this month we are hosting a new Book in the Spotlight. On Mon 24 Nov at 4PM CET Peter Van Nuffelen (Ghent) will present The Fragmentary Greek Chronicles after Eusebius, which he recently published with Lieve Van Hoof. Discussant will be @monica-berti.bsky.social (Leipzig)!
November 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Later this month we are hosting a new Book in the Spotlight. On Mon 24 Nov at 4PM CET Peter Van Nuffelen (Ghent) will present The Fragmentary Greek Chronicles after Eusebius, which he recently published with Lieve Van Hoof. Discussant will be @monica-berti.bsky.social (Leipzig)!
University of Leicester moves forward with plans to cut 150 jobs www.leicester.news/university-o...
University of Leicester moves forward with plans to cut 150 jobs
A 'large number of staff' across several schools could be impacted
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November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
University of Leicester moves forward with plans to cut 150 jobs www.leicester.news/university-o...
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🎉 Massive congratulations to Prof. Edith Hall, who has won the International Hellenic Prize for her book 'Facing down the Furies'
🎭 Prof. Hall turns to Greek Tragedies to seek wisdom in understanding the damage caused by suicide and help those who are contemplating suicide.
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🎭 Prof. Hall turns to Greek Tragedies to seek wisdom in understanding the damage caused by suicide and help those who are contemplating suicide.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎉 Massive congratulations to Prof. Edith Hall, who has won the International Hellenic Prize for her book 'Facing down the Furies'
🎭 Prof. Hall turns to Greek Tragedies to seek wisdom in understanding the damage caused by suicide and help those who are contemplating suicide.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ykcparez
🎭 Prof. Hall turns to Greek Tragedies to seek wisdom in understanding the damage caused by suicide and help those who are contemplating suicide.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ykcparez
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The petition is LIVE! uOttawa suspended Greek & Roman Studies without consultation ending advanced ancient languages teaching and Ontario's only ancient languages programme in French. Please sign, share widely and follow for updates. buff.ly/hjj4J7u #SOSClassicsUO #SaveHigherEd #ONfr #Ottawa
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The petition is LIVE! uOttawa suspended Greek & Roman Studies without consultation ending advanced ancient languages teaching and Ontario's only ancient languages programme in French. Please sign, share widely and follow for updates. buff.ly/hjj4J7u #SOSClassicsUO #SaveHigherEd #ONfr #Ottawa
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The petition is LIVE! uOttawa suspended Greek & Roman Studies without consultation ending advanced ancient languages teaching and Ontario's only ancient languages programme in French. Please sign, share widely and follow for updates. buff.ly/hjj4J7u #SOSClassicsUO #SaveHigherEd #ONfr #Ottawa
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October 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The discovery of a section of Hadrian's Wall was made by volunteers working at Drumburgh, about 10 miles (16km) from Carlisle.
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Hadrian's Wall section discovered in Drumburgh dig
Volunteers uncover a section of Hadrian's Wall at Drumburgh, near Carlisle.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The discovery of a section of Hadrian's Wall was made by volunteers working at Drumburgh, about 10 miles (16km) from Carlisle.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ninth century vellum manuscript leaf from a Latin sacramentary with musical notations discovered in private collection: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Some of the earliest written notes in western musical history discovered in Pennsylvania
Ninth-century manuscript for Easter services remained ‘out of sight’ for years in hands of private collector
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October 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Ninth century vellum manuscript leaf from a Latin sacramentary with musical notations discovered in private collection: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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How do our postgraduate researchers feel about the opportunities and support available at the University of Liverpool?
"I think I'm really fortunate to be here." - Naeema. @livunihss.bsky.social
"I think I'm really fortunate to be here." - Naeema. @livunihss.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
How do our postgraduate researchers feel about the opportunities and support available at the University of Liverpool?
"I think I'm really fortunate to be here." - Naeema. @livunihss.bsky.social
"I think I'm really fortunate to be here." - Naeema. @livunihss.bsky.social
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Terrible news from our colleagues at @antrelclaottawa.bsky.social. We will continue to boost their updates.
See their full notice: www.cac-scec.ca/2025/10/save...
#AncientBlueSky #SOSÉtudesanciennesUO #SOSClassicsUO
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#AncientBlueSky #SOSÉtudesanciennesUO #SOSClassicsUO
October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Terrible news from our colleagues at @antrelclaottawa.bsky.social. We will continue to boost their updates.
See their full notice: www.cac-scec.ca/2025/10/save...
#AncientBlueSky #SOSÉtudesanciennesUO #SOSClassicsUO
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#AncientBlueSky #SOSÉtudesanciennesUO #SOSClassicsUO
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Shocking news from uOttawa: Greek & Roman Studies closed to new students without consultation. Teaching of ancient languages to end. Open letter coming soon - follow for how you can help. #DefendClassicsUOttawa #Ottawa #AncientHistory #SaveHigherEd #HigherEdCuts #AncientGreek #Latin
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Shocking news from uOttawa: Greek & Roman Studies closed to new students without consultation. Teaching of ancient languages to end. Open letter coming soon - follow for how you can help. #DefendClassicsUOttawa #Ottawa #AncientHistory #SaveHigherEd #HigherEdCuts #AncientGreek #Latin
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The first book of the Iliad is often a surprise to readers who come to it from general knowledge of myth. It not really about the Trojan War. It is a narrative set in a Trojan War
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Painful Signs, Table of Contents
Here is a full list of all of the materials that make up Painful Signs. Live Links will be added as the posts are edited. Introductory Material All the (Epic) Rage: Free Tools for Reading HomerR…
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October 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The first book of the Iliad is often a surprise to readers who come to it from general knowledge of myth. It not really about the Trojan War. It is a narrative set in a Trojan War
sententiaeantiquae.com/painful-sign...
sententiaeantiquae.com/painful-sign...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Coming soon: first English translation of the ancient scholia to the Iliad. Books 1 and 2.
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The Ancient Scholia to Homer's Iliad
Cambridge Core - Classical Literature - The Ancient Scholia to Homer's Iliad
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October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Coming soon: first English translation of the ancient scholia to the Iliad. Books 1 and 2.
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Autumn Lecture:
Professor Richard Janko
20 November, 6pm
Room G7, Senate House, London
Deciphering the Herculaneum papyri
No booking required. The lecture will also be filmed and available to watch on the Society's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
Autumn Lecture:
Professor Richard Janko
20 November, 6pm
Room G7, Senate House, London
Deciphering the Herculaneum papyri
No booking required. The lecture will also be filmed and available to watch on the Society's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
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Autumn Lecture:
Professor Richard Janko
20 November, 6pm
Room G7, Senate House, London
Deciphering the Herculaneum papyri
No booking required. The lecture will also be filmed and available to watch on the Society's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
Autumn Lecture:
Professor Richard Janko
20 November, 6pm
Room G7, Senate House, London
Deciphering the Herculaneum papyri
No booking required. The lecture will also be filmed and available to watch on the Society's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
Bacchae
A new play by Nima Taleghani
After Euripides
in London's National Theatre until 1 November.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...
A new play by Nima Taleghani
After Euripides
in London's National Theatre until 1 November.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...
Bacchae | National Theatre
Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) directs Nima Taleghani's (Heartstopper) version of the classic tragedy to the stage.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Bacchae
A new play by Nima Taleghani
After Euripides
in London's National Theatre until 1 November.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...
A new play by Nima Taleghani
After Euripides
in London's National Theatre until 1 November.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...
Very pleased to have the opportunity to present at the HelleNET Scholar Talks on:
Ur-glossography at the Turn of the Fourth Century BC: the rare words of Philitas and Simias
Thursday 23 October 2025
10:30 (CEST)
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Ur-glossography at the Turn of the Fourth Century BC: the rare words of Philitas and Simias
Thursday 23 October 2025
10:30 (CEST)
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Marco Perale Scholars Talk — hellenet.net
Dr. Marco Perale | University of Liverpool Ur-glossography at the Turn of the Fourth Century BC: the rare words of Philitas and Simias Chair : Dr. Davide Massimo | Ghent University
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October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Very pleased to have the opportunity to present at the HelleNET Scholar Talks on:
Ur-glossography at the Turn of the Fourth Century BC: the rare words of Philitas and Simias
Thursday 23 October 2025
10:30 (CEST)
www.hellenet.net/hellenet-sch...
Zoom link: www.hellenet.net/hellenet-sch...
Ur-glossography at the Turn of the Fourth Century BC: the rare words of Philitas and Simias
Thursday 23 October 2025
10:30 (CEST)
www.hellenet.net/hellenet-sch...
Zoom link: www.hellenet.net/hellenet-sch...