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Covering up the genitalia of ancient statues

constantinakatsari April 25, 2013

When I saw the following article, I thought I was transported back in medieval times. Ancient Greek nudity seems to have offended the Doha authorities in Qatar. It looks like the Greek government sponsored an exhibition in Qatar on ancient Olympia. Around 600 items have been shipped in the Middle East, among which were the nude statues of two young men. The authorities have been offended and the exhibits had to be returned to their native land. In my view, they should not have left in the first ... »

Classics wants you!

constantinakatsari April 24, 2013

The following announcement came to my attention through the Classists List and I thought I should share it with you! CLASSICISTS WANTED for practice-based study of ancient dance at the University of Oxford Looking for individuals with a background in classics or ancient history to participate in a research project involving the reconstruction of Roman tragic pantomime. Professional dancers will be given 3 hours to create a dance piece based on a selection of source materials (images, text, musi... »

Ancient Greek Cuisine

constantinakatsari April 23, 2013

The current economic crisis in Greece led to unprecedented conditions of poverty. I watched many times people who look for food in the dustbins. The most fortunate ones changed their cooking habits and they employ inferior ingredients. Indicative of the situation is the fact that the most popular best seller in Greece is a cookbook, which includes recipes from the German Occupation period. This is why I was so surprised to see the following article in the Greek Reporter http://greece.greekreport... »

Art combined with Maritime History in Hull University

constantinakatsari April 21, 2013

“Hondartza Fraga has been appointed ‘artist in residence’ by the University of Hull Maritime Historical Studies Centre, thanks to funding by the Leverhulme Trust. Throughout 2013 she will use illustration, photography and other media to complement the work of maritime academics in exploring the once-lucrative European whaling industry, and how Hull as a city was at its forefront. She will create artwork with access to the extensive archives of the University’s Blaydes House (the base for i... »

Criminal Histories in East Midlands

constantinakatsari April 18, 2013

This week I thought I should explore further the local history of my adopted region, East Midlands. Luckily, I came across a series of youtube videos made by Paul Bradshaw, a video journalist who covers news stories for BBC East Midlands Today. His work is imaginatively produced and indicates an intense interest in history. The added bonus of violent scenes and clashes between knights or peasants will satisfy the most fierce critics! The first video is the story of the Folville Gang, a group of ... »

Exciting Maya research from the University of Cincinnati

constantinakatsari April 13, 2013

“The research on the well-preserved plant remains found in a Maya village that was destroyed by a volcano’s fury will be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Date: 4/2/2013 10:01:00 AM By: Tom Robinette Phone: (513) 556-1825 Photos By: Provided by David Lentz The University of Cincinnati’s mastery of ancient Maya mysteries continues with new research from professor of biological sciences David Lentz. UC faculty have been involved in multiple re... »

Treasures of American history featured in Princeton exhibition

constantinakatsari April 13, 2013

The following is one of the most exciting exhibitions I came across! Strongly recommended! Well done! If anyone from Princeton University takes a look at this blog, feel free to comment and give us more information! “From a first-hand account of Colonial life in Jamestown to a wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth following President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, a Princeton University Library exhibition opening Friday, Feb. 22, will trace the American experience from 1607 to 1865. ... »

Sade’s Queer Theory

constantinakatsari April 11, 2013

I have always been a fan of Sade, as I thought he was way too advanced for his time. Consequently, he paid the price! So, when I saw on H-Net list the advertisement of a new book on him, I thought I should share the news with you. It may be a little bit expensive to buy but I will be there when the library gets it. William F. Edmiston, Sade: Queer Theorist, Voltaire Foundation, SVEC 2013:03, ISBN 978-0-7294-1064-9, x+244 pages, £60 / €80 / $105. “Following an overview of queer theory, Will... »

The beginning of chivalry

constantinakatsari April 7, 2013

“How did chivalry begin? How did society behave before ‘chivalry’ existed? A University of Hull historian has won a prestigious grant from the Leverhulme Trust to explore the origins of noble conduct. David Crouch, Professor of Medieval History in the Department of History at the University will use a prestigious Major Research Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences from the Leverhulme Trust to explore medieval conduct. Chivalry as a concept first appeared around 1200, becoming a... »

ORBIS. Space in the Roman World

constantinakatsari April 6, 2013

You may want to read the latest updates on ORBIS, The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World. According to the official website: “Spanning one-ninth of the earth’s circumference across three continents, the Roman Empire ruled one quarter of humanity through complex networks of political power, military domination and economic exchange. These extensive connections were sustained by premodern transportation and communication technologies that relied on energy generated by... »

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