Creating a New Roman Encyclopedia
A new encyclopedia aims to make the works of Tacitus more accessible to general audiences
UF Classics in Coimbra
Four UF Classics faculty (Dr. Eleni Bozia, Dr. Flora Iff-Noël, Dr. Konstantinos Kapparis and Dr. Jennifer A. Rea) presented their research at the 14th annual Celtic Classics Conference hosted by the Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal.
How to Predict the Future with Classics and AI
At TedXUF 14, Eleni Bozia talked about visualizing a world driven by the wisdom of the past and the technological advancements of the present. She discussed how a partnership between Classical Studies and AI can achieve precisely that.
Classics’ Own Andrew Nichols Discusses the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism on the History Channel
Nichols helps decode what has become known as the world’s first computer in season 4, episode 9 of “History’s Greatest Mysteries.” Photo courtesy of the History Channel.
Professor Eleni Bozia’s piece, “What a second-century Roman citizen, Lucian, can teach us about diversity and acceptance,” has been published by The Conversation
Professor Eleni Bozia’s piece, “What a second-century Roman citizen, Lucian, can teach us about diversity and acceptance,” has been published by The Conversation
The Unique Position Of Crete In The Hellenistic World
Join us for a lecture by Michael Gagarin (University of Texas) on Friday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. at the Keene Faculty Center in Dauer Hall and live streamed online. This lecture is part of the UF Center for Greek Studies Polopolus Lecture Series 2023. The lectures are open to the public.
Read more "The Unique Position Of Crete In The Hellenistic World"
Vulci 3000: New Research Perspectives In Between Etruscan And Roman Urbanism
Join us for a lecture by Professor Maurizio Forte on Friday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. at the Keene Faculty Center in Dauer Hall. Maurizio Forte is the William and Sue Gross Professor of Classical Studies Art, Art History, and Visual Studies at Duke University.
Read more "Vulci 3000: New Research Perspectives In Between Etruscan And Roman Urbanism"
Eleni Bozia to speak at the TEDxUF Conference on April 1!
Dr. Bozia will be talking about her work that focuses on the intersection of classics and AI. Don’t miss it!
Read more "Eleni Bozia to speak at the TEDxUF Conference on April 1!"
CGS Awards Ceremony
Join us on April 14th at 4 p.m. in the Keene Faculty Center for the Center for Greek Studies Awards Ceremony.
Schadenfreude in Greek Tragedy
Join us for a lecture by Silvia Montiglio (John Hopkins University) on Friday, January 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the Keene Faculty Center in Dauer Hall. This lecture is part of the UF Center for Greek Studies Polopolus Lecture Series 2023. The lectures are open to the public.
Classics Graduate Distance Program Zoom Open House
Join us on December 2, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a Classics Graduate Distance Program Zoom Open House!
Read more "Classics Graduate Distance Program Zoom Open House"
Professor Jennifer Rea speaks at the University of Turin in Italy
Professor Jennifer Rea gave a talk in Turin, Italy on “Roman Fortuna and the American Dream in TV’s Supernatural,” at the V Congresso Internazionale Visiones de lo Fantástico.
Read more "Professor Jennifer Rea speaks at the University of Turin in Italy"
Classics Annual Awards Ceremony
The Classics Annual Awards Ceremony was help April 14, 2022. Click to view the ceremony!
Congratulations to Anthony Smith!
He has been selected as one of the recipients for the Graduate Student Teaching Award for 2021-2022. Shown here with his MA thesis advisor, Dr. Flora Iff-Noel.
Dr. Mary Ann Eaverly lectures at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens
Dr. Mary Ann Eaverly recently gave a lecture at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens on “Athena’s Horsemen: Equestrian Dedications from the Athenian Acropolis.”
Dr. Eaverly is pictured here with Dr. Brendan Burke (UF BA 90) who is now a professor at the University of Victoria and the 2021-2024 Andrew Mellon Professor at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens.
Read more "Dr. Mary Ann Eaverly lectures at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens"
Dr. Victoria Pagán’s new book
Congratulations to Dr. Victoria Pagán’s on the publication of her new book, Tacitus’ Wonders: Empire and Paradox in Ancient Rome published by Bloomsbury.