A promotional poster for an EU Book Club event hosted with the Embassy of Greece in Ottawa. Large text announces a presentation and Q&A with playwright Carole Fréchette about her play Ismène. The poster includes the book cover showing a stylized hand reaching upward, a stage photo of a performer, and a portrait of Carole Fréchette. Additional text notes that the play draws inspiration from Sophocles’ Antigone and poses the question of whether humanity can measure up to heroism. Event details list April 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library Sunnyside Branch.

Tomorrow! Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 pm, the Embassy of Greece will host a literary evening as part of the EU Book Club, organized in collaboration with the Ottawa Public Library and the Network of European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC). #ottawa #GreekCulture #EUBookClub

Think studying ancient history is all about reading classical texts in a dark library? Think again! Here's a flashback to this winter's field trip to Rome! This is the kind of learning that we're working hard to preserve. #uOttawa #ottawa #AncientHistory #SOSClassicsUO #AncientRome

A formal event poster featuring the logos of Parnassos Hellenic Cultural Society of Ottawa, Carleton University, and the Embassy of Greece. The text announces a presentation and reception marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. Event details list Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM at the Dominion‑Chalmers Centre, Woodside Hall, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and guest speaker Philip W. Augustine. A section titled “Crete: The Invasion, the Resistance and the Abduction of a German General” summarizes the 1941 airborne invasion and the Cretan resistance. At the bottom is a small black‑and‑white image.

On Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm, Parnassos invites you to attend the presentation “Crete: The Invasion, Resistance, and the Abduction of a German General,” featuring guest speaker Philip W. Augustine. #Crete #Ottawa

What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research Reveals the Surprising Answer An analysis of incense burners discovered in the doomed city identified traces of resin imported from sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, testifying to Pompeii's extensive trade networks

What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research: buff.ly/MSP493N #Pompeii #RomanHistory #AncientRome #AncientHistory #Antiquity #AncientReligion

Popular Archeology - How Studying Ancient Civilizations Develops Critical Thinking in Students Discover how studying ancient civilizations sharpens critical thinking in students — from analyzing artifacts to decoding lost languages and questioning historical narratives.

How Studying Ancient Civilizations Develops Critical Thinking in Students buff.ly/PiYv4iZ #Archaeology #AncientHistory #CriticalThinking

A crisis in the Classics and Religious Studies department: U of O Honours BA in Greek and Roman Studies suspended again <span class="span-reading-time rt-reading-time" style="display: block;"><span class="rt-label rt-prefix">Reading Time: </span> <span class="rt-time"> 3</span> <span class="rt-label…

uOttawa student new outlet The Fulcrum updates us on the situation with Greek and Roman studies Le journal étudiant de l'UOttawa, The Fulcrum, fait le point sur la situation actuelle en Antiquité grecque et romaine [anglais] buff.ly/VrNZz3b #uOttawa #ottawa #SOSClassicsUO #onfr #SOSÉtudesAnciennes

A promotional poster for an EU Book Club event hosted with the Embassy of Greece in Ottawa. Large text announces a presentation and Q&A with playwright Carole Fréchette about her play Ismène. The poster includes the book cover showing a stylized hand reaching upward, a stage photo of a performer, and a portrait of Carole Fréchette. Additional text notes that the play draws inspiration from Sophocles’ Antigone and poses the question of whether humanity can measure up to heroism. Event details list April 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library Sunnyside Branch.

Diary date! Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 pm, the Embassy of Greece will host a literary evening as part of the EU Book Club, organized in collaboration with the Ottawa Public Library and the Network of European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC). #ottawa #GreekCulture #EUBookClub

En Egypte, les archéologues découvrent une immense structure antique dans le delta du Nil - RTBF Actus Le site antique de Bouto, dans le nord-ouest du delta du Nil. Aujourd’hui, la localité s’appelle Tell el-Farain, ou...

Immense structure antique découverte dans le delta du Nil buff.ly/eXrfSze #EgypteAncienne #HistoireAncienne #Archéologie

Doctoral Researcher Christopher Lillington-Martin Receives Grant to Study Late Antique prefaces at uOttawa. - Antiquité | Religions | Classics: Ottawa Christopher Lillington-Martin is a Marie Curie doctoral research fellow at Cardiff University and member of the ‘Storytelling as Pharmakon in Premodernity and

Félicitations à Christopher Lillington-Martin, qui nous rejoindra pour une période de recherche à uOttawa dans le cadre du Programme de mobilité doctorale! buff.ly/9b65eCa #AntiquitéTardive #uOttawa #Ottawa #HistoireAncienne

Doctoral Researcher Christopher Lillington-Martin Receives Grant to Study Late Antique prefaces at uOttawa. - Antiquité | Religions | Classics: Ottawa Christopher Lillington-Martin is a Marie Curie doctoral research fellow at Cardiff University and member of the ‘Storytelling as Pharmakon in Premodernity and

Congratulations to Christopher Lillington-Martin, who'll join us for a period of research at uOttawa through the Doctoral Mobility Program! #LateAntiquity #uOttawa #Ottawa

Des trésors antiques dévoilés à l’abbaye d’Auxerre : la villa gallo-romaine Sainte-Nitasse livre ses secrets Les trésors antiques d’une immense villa gallo-romaine de l’Yonne sont exposés à l’abbaye Saint-Germain d’Auxerre, jusqu’au 31 mai. Ils proviennent d'une campagne de fouille archéologique menée…

En France? Les trésors d’une immense villa gallo-romaine sont exposés à l’abbaye Saint-Germain d’Auxerre jusqu’au 31 mai. buff.ly/MsZZ8XM #HistoireGalloRomaine #Archéologie

On Military Coups in the Roman Empire? What did the Romans think when the inevitable military coup happened?

#romans #ancientbluesky #history

Military coups frequently happened, but what did the people think about them? Was it seen as legitimate regime change or terrifying political overreach?

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Student Fellowship Printable information in ENGLISH and application form. Informations imprimables en FRANCAIS et formulaire de candidature. Message français suit. With a view to promoting archaeological inquiry…

Deadline extended for the AIA Ottawa Student Fieldwork Incentive Fellowship Grant! Date limite prolongée pour la Bourse pour une fouille archéologique d'AIA Ottawa! Full details/Détails complets : buff.ly/EWbW3ih

"What sort of Late Antiquity? Peter Brown's 'Journey's of the Mind" Join us Friday, April 10th for a talk with Dr. Geoffrey Greatrex, University of Ottawa!

Despite threats to programs, Classics research alive and well at uOttawa. Prof. Greatrex receives SSHRC grant ($100K+) for late antiquity project & presents at SFU April 10 on Peter Brown's Journeys of the Mind. 4 PM PDT, free. buff.ly/gRrU99n #SSHRC #Classics #LateAntiquity"

Chez Romulus Podcast Abridged In late 2023, a viral trend on TikTok revealed that the average man supposedly thinks about the Roman Empire several times a day. This served as a reminder that references to the ancient world are…

Rome never really fell, it just shape-shifted. From the U.S. Senate to Tehran's newest monument, ancient Rome is still driving modern power plays. Professor John Serrati tells us why. 🎙️ buff.ly/bxxFX40 #AncientRome #RomanEmpire #AncientHistory #RomanPolitics

A person stands in front of shelves filled with books in a library or archive. 🇫🇷 Une personne se tient devant des étagères remplies de livres dans une bibliothèque ou un archive.

Congratulations to Riccardo Stigliano, who'll join us for a period of research at uOttawa through the Doctoral Mobility Program! #LateAntiquity #uOttawa #Ottawa

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Doctoral Researcher Riccardo Stigliano Receives Grant to Study Byzantine Military History at uOttawa - Antiquité | Religions | Classics: Ottawa Riccardo Stigliano, a doctoral researcher currently serving as Assistant Researcher at the University of Innsbruck, has been awarded funding through the

Félicitations à Riccardo Stigliano, qui nous rejoindra pour une période de recherche à uOttawa dans le cadre du Programme de mobilité doctorale! buff.ly/pXfWTFY #AntiquitéTardive #uOttawa #Ottawa #HistoireAncienne

Un manuscrit médiéval révèle une page perdue d’Archimède Découvrez comment le palimpseste d’Archimède révèle une page disparue et relance l’exploration scientifique d’un manuscrit antique majeur.

Un manuscrit médiéval révèle une page perdue d’Archimède buff.ly/QXAGdbP #Antiquité #HistoireAncienne #Archimède

Some pics from a few nights ago when I gave a talk about my novel at uOttawa!! Not sure I would've imagined this when I was first starting to write the book back in 2020. I feel fortunate!! 🙏

Proche-Orient: une balle de fronde au message moqueur découverte Une balle porteuse d'un message provocant, voire presque insultant, a été découverte aux abords de l'ancienne cité antique d'Hippos. Ce projectile atypique n'a pas d'égal dans l'Histoire, assurent…

L'étonnante découverte d’une balle de fronde gravée d'un message moqueur buff.ly/DqsqsFK #HistoireAncienne #Antiquité

Book Launch: Religion and Nonreligion in Same-Sex Marriage Debates: Emerging Imaginaries In this webinar, the NCF's Law team presented on the new open-access book, Religion and Nonreligion in Same-Sex Marriage Debates: Emerging Imaginaries (De Gruyter, 2026). Read the book for free…

Missed it live? The book launch for "Religion and Nonreligion in Same-Sex Marriage Debates: Emerging Imaginaries" is now online! #NonReligion #ReligiousStudies #SameSexMarriage #uOttawa

Affiche beige annonçant des expositions du musée. Des illustrations montrent une poêle en métal, une petite figurine en terre cuite et deux vases en céramique. Le texte présente des expositions sur la cuisine dans l’Antiquité, les jeux et jouets antiques, ainsi que des mises à jour sur la collection Donati et la poterie chypriote. Le nom et l’emblème du musée figurent en bas à gauche

Beige museum poster announcing exhibitions. Illustrated objects include a metal frying pan, a small terracotta figurine, and two ceramic vessels. The text lists exhibitions on cooking in antiquity, ancient games and toys, and updated displays on the Donati Collection and Cypriot pottery. The museum’s name and emblem appear in the lower left corner.

New & updated exhibitions at uOttawa's Museum of Classical Antiquities. Cooking, games & toys in antiquity, Cypriot & South Italian pottery. Nouvelles expositions au Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines : cuisine, jeux antiques, poterie chypriote et italienne. #uottawa #Antiquity #antiquité #ottawa

Une cité stratégique fondée par Alexandre le Grand refait surface dans les sables de Mésopotamie Après avoir disparu pendant des siècles sous les sédiments, les conflits et les transformations des fleuves, une ville antique longtemps recherchée refait surface. Des archéologues affirment avoir ...

Des archéologues affirment avoir identifié Alexandrie sur le Tigre buff.ly/YAAmbLa #Antiquité #AlexandreLeGrand #archéologie #HistoireAnciennet

A graphic titled “Alumni Profiles” from the University of Ottawa’s Department of Antiquité Religions Classics features a portrait of Andrew Aziz. Text beside the photo describes his role as a Communications and Advocacy Officer at Humanity & Inclusion Canada, outlining responsibilities such as preparing press materials, speaking with journalists, organizing events, managing social media and website content, and researching projects to highlight publicly.

Where can degrees in classics and ancient history take you? Meet Andrew Aziz, working in international development and advocacy with a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization. From ancient texts to global impact, studying the past prepares you for the future. #ClassicsAlumni #uOttawa #AncientHistory

New international study challenges long-held assumptions about the origins and history of democratic practices. buff.ly/BUHWqjj #democracy #ancienthistory #AncientBluesky

Une sculpture représentant un féroce combat de gladiateurs émerge après une inondation, en Italie Une chambre funéraire décorée de reliefs représentant des combats de gladiateurs a été découverte, à la suite d’un événement climatique, dans le sud de l’Italie. Elle a probablement été érigée au Ier…

Gladiateurs: une tombe découverte par hasard en Italie dévoile une féroce scène de combat buff.ly/wUJy4Qq #Antiquité #AntiquitéRomaine #gladiateurs

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A group of people stand in a large storage facility with tall metal shelving units holding machinery and equipment. A guide at the front speaks to them while one person in the foreground writes in a notebook. Overhead lights illuminate the organized aisles, and signs with the letter “G” mark the shelving sections.

Three students sit at a table examining a tray of labelled specimens. Two wear purple gloves, and one holds a long object while the others look on. Papers, a pen, and a notebook titled “FIELD NOTES” lie on the table. Other people work at computers in the background.

Several people wearing purple gloves sit around tables in a lab classroom, examining a white tray filled with small tagged artifacts. A laptop, paperwork, and lab cabinets are visible in the room.

Students wearing purple gloves gather around a table with a tray of bone specimens. An instructor stands behind them observing. Printed documents and a smartphone lie on the table, and white cabinets line the back wall of the lab.

Today, the Museum Studies class visited the storage facility at the Museum of Science and Technology. Our host, Dr David Pantalony, showed us numerous objects which are rarely on display. We then did a hands-on workshop. buff.ly/xw410kN

#MuseumStudies #ottawa #uOttawa

Un groupe de personnes se tient dans un grand espace de stockage doté d’étagères métalliques remplies de machines et d’équipements. Un guide parle au groupe, tandis qu’une personne au premier plan écrit dans un carnet. L’éclairage vient de lampes suspendues, et des panneaux portant la lettre « G » indiquent les sections des étagères.

Trois étudiants sont assis autour d’une table et examinent un plateau contenant des objets étiquetés. Deux portent des gants violets, et l’un tient un objet long pendant que les autres l’observent. Des feuilles, un stylo et un carnet intitulé « FIELD NOTES » sont posés sur la table. D’autres personnes travaillent sur des ordinateurs à l’arrière-plan.

Plusieurs personnes portant des gants violets sont assises autour de tables dans une salle de laboratoire et examinent un plateau blanc rempli de petits artefacts étiquetés. Un ordinateur portable, des documents et des armoires de laboratoire sont visibles dans la pièce.

Des étudiants portant des gants violets sont rassemblés autour d’une table avec un plateau contenant des ossements. Un enseignant se tient derrière eux et observe. Des documents imprimés et un téléphone sont posés sur la table, et des armoires blanches occupent le fond de la salle.

Aujourd'hui, les étudiants en muséologie ont visité les réserves du Musée des sciences et de la technologie. Notre guide nous a montré de nombreux objets qui sont rarement exposés. Nous avons ensuite participé à un atelier d'apprentissage expérientiel. #ottawa #uottawa #muséologie buff.ly/xw410kN

The ancient Romans knew the power of entertainment as propaganda – here's the proof In ancient Rome, putting on theatrical plays was not just a form of entertainment – it became a powerful tool of propaganda

Theatre as propaganda in Ancient Rome buff.ly/UHcCt2m #AncientRome #AncientHistory #AncientTheatre #AncientBluesky