Ithaca: Restoring and attributing Greek inscriptions using Artificial Intelligence
(publishing on behalf of Thea Sommerschield, a Marie Curie fellow at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Fellow at Harvard’s CHS)
Classics in the News
25th Anniversary of the Basel Commentary on Homer's Iliad
Basler Homer-Kommentar [zur Ilias] (BK) / Homer’s Iliad. The Basel Commentary (BKE)
Search for Editor of the Classical Outlook
SEARCH FOR EDITOR OF THE CLASSICAL OUTLOOK
New Database on Ancient Curse Tablets
(Published on behalf of Werner Reiß)
Dear colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that Professor Werner Riess and his team announce the launch of the new database TheDefix (Thesaurus Defixionum), which replaces the earlier version TheDeMa (Thesaurus Defixionum Magdeburgensis). TheDefix is an open access Heurist database hosted by the University of Hamburg, Department of Ancient History, and can be reached at the following link:
NEH Grants for Classically Themed Projects (August, 2021)
August, 2021
Below is a list of the most recent NEH grantees and their Classically-themed projects. The NEH helps fund a number of SCS initiatives, and their support affects the field of Classics at a national and local level.
Grantees
- Julie Montione (Valencia College) - "Timeless Parallels: Classical Literature and Veteran Experiences"
- Lauren Ristvet (University of Pennsylvania) - "Eastern Mediterranean Gallery"
- Clifford Ando (University of Chicago) - "Roman Statutes: Renewing Roman Law"
ACLS Hiring
The ACLS is running two searches this summer at ACLS. They seek a Program Officer in International Programs (regular ongoing staff position) and a Program Officer in Higher Education Initiatives (two year term).
Classics Week: London
City Lit, one of London’s largest adult education colleges, and the British Museum are organising Classics Week.
2020 London Hellenic Prize Winner
THE WINNER OF THE 2020 LONDON HELLENIC PRIZE -- PRESS RELEASE
American Academy of Arts and Sciences: Newly Elected Members
Congratulations to all the newly elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The 252 new members include several who are classicists:
CLASS IV – Humanities and Arts
SECTION 1 – PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
NEH Grants for Classically Themed Projects (April, 2021)
April, 2021
Below is a list of the most recent NEH grantees and their Classically-themed projects. The NEH helps fund a number of SCS initiatives, and their support affects the field of Classics at a national and local level.
Grantees