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Solidarity to Egyptian Students

constantinakatsari May 11, 2010

Today I received the following distressing announcement. “Abuses by state and university authorities against academic freedom are not uncommon in Egyptian universities. Both students and professors suffer them. Activists among Egyptian students are routinely subjected to various repressive measures aimed at deterring students from participating in any political activity. In fact students are discouraged from organizing any autonomous activity whatsoever. This year because Egypt is shortly ... »

Quotation of the week 15

constantinakatsari May 7, 2010

“History gets thicker as it approaches recent times” (Abba Eban, English History, 1914-1945, 1965) »

Ancient History Competition 21

constantinakatsari May 5, 2010

This Spartan princess could be mistaken for a prince because of her affinity for horse breeding and horse riding. And did I mention that she was remarkably rich? Who was she? »

Archaeology Volunteers

constantinakatsari May 4, 2010

I have just received an interesting email about archaeological work in Catania and I would like to share it with you. I hope your Italian is adequate. It looks like an exciting adventure! “I would like to introduce Camping Jonio,a camp site in Catania,Sicily.Catania University is famous for its departments of geology,volcanology,archeology,botany,marine archaeology amongst others.Our campsite,which is open all year round,is ideally placed to provide accomodation for students.We offer a ran... »

Love of History Proof

constantinakatsari May 3, 2010

How do you know if you are in love with History? One knows with certainty about the level of his or her infatuation IF s/he: 1)      Keeps a pile of biography books under the bed at all times. 2)      Has recorded every documentary on the Roman Empire ever shown on BBC. 3)      Follows religiously the animated scholarly historical debates on BBC Radio 4. 4)      Brings on much needed holidays the latest historical best seller. 5)      Feels hers or his heart taking large leaps every time one men... »

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