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The University of Mississippi

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Lectures and exhibit celebrate Black Americans in Classics

Visiting Classics Professor to Discuss UM Exhibition  ...
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14 Black Classicists Photo Exhibit Oct. 3-Nov. 18 in Bryant Hall

The Department of Classics is hosting a traveling photographic and historical exhibit called, “14 Black Classicists”. The exhibit, conceived and curated by Dr. Michele Valerie Ronnick of Wayne State...
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Cornelius Nepos book cover

Dr. John Lobur publishes new book on Cornelius Nepos

The Department is pleased to announce the publication of Professor John Lobur’s second book, a University of Michigan Press monograph on Cornelius Nepos. From University of Michigan Press: Roman...
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Dr. Kristina Killgrove on bioarchaeology at the villa at Oplontis.

Dr. Kristina Killgrove delivered a fascinating virtual lecture entitled “Death Comes to Oplontis: Victims of Mt. Vesuvius Reveal Life in 79 A.D.” The talk offered a rich supplement to...
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Etching of war scene from the Iliad

New Course Brings a Deeper Look into War

Two professors join forces to co-teach class rooted in literature and veterans’ reintegration into society May 4, 2021 by Kathryn Albritton Is war an aberration or an integral part of the human...
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