Professor Eleanor Dickey becomes Honorary President of the Classical Association Reading’s own Eleanor Dickey will be Honorary President of the Classical Association for the next year, after taking over the position at the association’s annual conference in Manchester this past…

Prof. Eleanor Dickey has been elected Honorary President of the @classicalassociation.org!

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Ela describes her Ancient History Dissertation at the University of Reading YouTube video by University of Reading

With a BA in Ancient History at Reading, you can explore your interests in depth through a dissertation. Hear from Ela about how she chose her dissertation topic and the support she received from the Department:

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Meet Billy and discover more about BA Classical Studies and English Literature at Reading YouTube video by University of Reading

A BA in Classical Studies and English Literature helps you learn to ask the right questions. Listen to Billy talking about his experience as a joint degree student at Reading here:

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Don't forget our Race, Empire, and Decoloniality #research #seminar with Dr. Dylan James (University of Reading) on "Indigeneity and Local Guides in Classical Greek Historiography" today at 4pm! Joining link:

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Don't forget our Race, Empire, and Decoloniality #research #seminar with Dr. Dylan James (University of Reading) on "Indigeneity and Local Guides in Classical Greek Historiography" at 4pm on Wednesday!

Why Max chose to study Ancient History at the University of Reading YouTube video by University of Reading

Why is Ancient History for you? Hear Max talk about his experience choosing to study a BA Ancient History at Reading and his experience of student life in the Department of Classics and @uremuseum.bsky.social:

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100 Years of the University of Reading - What's next? YouTube video by University of Reading

We are thrilled to celebrate @uniofreading.bsky.social's centenary! It is also great to see two of our undergraduate students (Emily Jackson and Hazel Carter) featured in the centenary film!

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In our new article, "Loss by Omission: GenAI Summarization Tools and History Knowledge", Edward A. S. Ross critically examines text summarization with different commercial models (ChatGPT 5.1, Claude 4.5, M365 Copilot), using the Pali Milindapañhā as the test case.

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Join us for the Annual Percy Ure Lecture with @naomisykes.bsky.social (Exeter) entitled "Beastly Questions: Animal Answers to Ancient History and Modern Challenges" today at 5 PM (GMT)!

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Billy's BA Classical Studies and English Literature with Placement Experience YouTube video by University of Reading

On a BA Classical Studies and English Literature joint degree, you could work in cybersecurity. Hear Billy talk about his experience spending his third year on a marketing placement with a cybersecurity company:

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Don't forget that the Annual Percy Ure Lecture with Prof. Naomi Sykes (Exeter) entitled "Beastly Questions: Animal Answers to Ancient History and Modern Challenges" is this Friday at 5 PM!

Why Ela Chose to Study Ancient History at the University of Reading YouTube video by University of Reading

A BA in Ancient History provides you with important skills that apply across your course and beyond. Hear from Ela about her experience studying in the Department of Classics and on-site museums at Reading:

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Max's Ancient History Dissertation at the University of Reading on 'The Concept of Roman Monarchy'. YouTube video by University of Reading

With a BA in Ancient History at Reading, you can explore your interests in depth through a dissertation. Hear from Max about how he chose his dissertation topic and the support he received from the Department:

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Just three days remain before the deadline of Astyanax Journal's Undergraduate Composition Competition and our Year 10-13 Essay Competition! Entries must be submitted before 23:59 on Friday 27th February. For more information, visit astyanaxjournal.com/competitions/

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Don't forget our #research #seminar with Dr. Emilio Zucchetti (Royal Holloway) on ‘Unceremonial Acts: Lictors, Multitude, and Performative Conflict in the Roman Republic’ today at 4pm! Joining link: bit.ly/4b7QJR8

Join us for our next #research #seminar with Dr. Emilio Zucchetti (Royal Holloway) on ‘Unceremonial Acts: Lictors, Multitude, and Performative Conflict in the Roman Republic’ on Wednesday at 4pm!

Semester 2 2026 Reading Classics Research Seminars We are pleased to announce the launch of our Reading Classics Seminar Series for Semester 2 2026, which will boost our Wednesday afternoons with constructive and stimulating lectures and discussion…

We are pleased to announce the schedule for our Semester 2 2026 seminar series. Take a look at the full details here:

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Why Eadwyn chose to study BA Classics at the University of Reading YouTube video by University of Reading

The BA in Classics at Reading enables you to study Ancient Greek and Latin and work directly with museum artefacts. Find out about Eadwyn's experience in the Department of Classics and the on-site @uremuseum.bsky.social:

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Fall in love Roman-style by playing board games Ovid thought that a bit of healthy competition could foster romance.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Dr. Tim Penn has just published an article on love and Roman board games in @uk.theconversation.com. Take a look here:

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Just over two weeks until the deadline for both our Year 10-13 Essay competition AND our Undergraduate Ancient Greek and Latin Composition competition. For more information about both competitions head to astyanaxjournal.com/competitions/

BA Classical Studies and English Literature at Reading YouTube video by University of Reading

Having a hard time deciding between Ancient History and English Literature? At Reading, you can study both! Hear from Aster on the benefits of studying a joint honours Humanities degree:

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Astyanax Journal are pleased to announce our Essay Competition for students in Years 10-13! The competition deadline is 23:59 on Friday 27th February 2026. Find out more by scanning the QR code below or visit astyanaxjournal.com/competitions/

The Department of Classics at the University of Reading are pleased to introduce "Astyanax", a new peer-reviewed undergraduate journal on Classical Studies. Use the QR code below or head to astyanaxjournal.com to find out more!

The next interview in the collaboration between Reading Classics and Black Athena on Stegi Radio is with @samagbamu.bsky.social!

Tune in to Stegi 1 (stegi.radio/schedule) tomorrow (February 11, 2026) at 11 AM (UK Time) to hear the interview live!

Funding Available for MA Studies at Reading Classics Are you interested in the ancient world and considering graduate studies? The University of Reading offers a variety of funding opportunities for an MA in Classics and Ancient History.   Home …

We have a new blog! Are you interested in the #AncientWorld and considering #graduate studies? Check out the funding opportunities for MA studies available at Reading Classics here:

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This February, Reading Classics is collaborating with Black Athena on Stegi Radio to discuss Greek/non-Greek interactions in antiquity. The first interview is with @edwardasross.bsky.social on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at 11 AM (UK Time).

Listen on Stegi 1 here: stegi.radio/schedule

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Don't forget our #research #seminar with Prof. Luiz Henrique Milani Queriquelli (Santa Catarina, Brazil) on ‘Which Hyginus Wrote the Fabulae? Linguistic Evidence for a Second-Century Anonymous Author Rather Than Suetonius’ Scholar’ at 4 PM GMT. Join here:
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Don't forget our #research #seminar with Dr. Andreas Gavrielatos (Reading) on ‘“Taking the off-beaten path: Persius as a Foucauldian truth-teller and the satirist’s non-conformity.’ at 4 PM GMT. Joining link: bit.ly/48dYFPA

Astyanax: A New Peer-Reviewed Undergraduate Journal of Classical Studies The Department of Classics at the University of Reading is pleased to announce the launch of Astyanax, a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal on Classical Studies. This journal aims to give a platfo…

We have a new blog! Reading Classics is proud to announce the launch of Astyanax, a new peer-reviewed undergraduate journal on Classical Studies. Learn more here:

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Sing, Muse: Homer, Mesomedes, Sappho. Performance by Bettina Joy de Guzman. Thursday, November 20, 5 PM. Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology. To register, e-mail Emma Aston (e.m.m.aston@reading.ac.uk). Places limited - first come, first served.

Bettina will also be performing in the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology on Thursday, November 20 at 5 PM. This is an in-person only event and spaces are limited. Please email e.m.m.aston@reading.ac.uk to book a space.