Category Archives: Classics in the news
Article on Dr. Lucy Turnbull in View From Ventress
Retired Professor of Classics Dr. Lucy Turnbull is featured in the 2012 View from Ventress, a publication of the College of Liberal Arts. Retired classics professor known for bravery and ‘rare talent’ in teaching — View From Ventress.
VIDEOCAST – “David Moore Robinson: The Archaeologist as Collector” / News / The American School of Classical Studies at Athens
The American School of Classical Studies in Athens has posted a videocast of Whitehead Professor Alan Shapiro’s lecture on David Moore Robinson, former UM Professor of Classics and the source of much of the University Museums’ Robinson collection. VIDEOCAST … Continue reading
40 years of the Riace Bronzes
The Riace bronzes were discovered August 16, 1972– 40 years ago today! The classical Greek statues were spotted partly buried in the sand by a snorkeler, Stefano Mariottini, about 300 meters off the cost of Riace, near Reggio Calabria, Italy. … Continue reading
Cleopatra at the Super Bowl!
Cleopatra and Greco-Roman imagery all over last night’s half time show! Madonna – Half Time Show Super Bowl 2012 HD 720p – YouTube.
Does Classics Get You Into Med School? on rogueclassicism
I’ve been a little negligent in posting lately, but this from the always interesting blog rogueclassicism.com is worth a look: Why Study Classics? Does It Get You Into Med School?