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Reconstructing and Testing Ancient Greek Linen Armor
Join the Classics Society in welcoming Professor Greg Aldrete (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay) Lecture Description: One of the most common forms of protection used by ancient Mediterranean warriors, including the armies of the Greeks and Alexander …
The Trojan Women: Classics Society Film Series
Starring Katherin Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, Irene Papas, & Brian Blessed. A film adaptation of Euripides’ tragedy The Trojan Women, following the dispersal of the royal Trojan women after the fall of their city.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?: Classics Society Film Series
Starring George Clooney, John Turturro, John Goodman, & Holly Hunter A comedic retelling of Homer’s Odyssey set in 20th century Mississippi. Directed by the Coen brothers.
Black Orpheus: Classics Society Film Series
Staring Breno Mello & Marpessa Dawn A Brazilian retelling of the myth of Orpheus, set in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. We will be watching the film in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Never on Sunday: Classics Society Film Series
Starring Melina Mercouri & Jules Dassin A musical film, in both Greek and English, focusing on a culture clash between a romanticizing classicist and a Greek prostitute.
Jewish Languages, Past and Present
A lecture by Aaron D. Rubin (Pennsylvania State University) This presentation is devoted to the rich array of languages other than Hebrew that have been written and spoken by Jewish communities throughout history. Jewish languages include representatives from the …
The Ancient Methone Archaeological Project: 2014-2017
A Lecture by Professor John Papadopoulos, UCLA. Building on the discoveries of the Greek Archaeological Service at the site of Methone in northern Greece (2003-2013), this presentation focuses on the archaeological survey and excavations at …
Classics Day @ UW
Program: 1-4:15 Break out sessions, Union South, room TITU 1:00-1:40 Classics, Free Speech and Contemporary Media** Adriana Brook (Lawrence University) Grant Nelsestuen (University of Wisconsin-Madison) 1:40-2:00 The Classics Tuning Project Lisl Walsh …
AIA Lecture Features Christopher Hallett
Join us for Ancient Bronzes as Art Objects: Roman Collectors & “Corinthian Bronzes,” a lecture featuring Christopher Hallett, Professor of Roman Art with the Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley. Abstract An art market came into …