The farthest west that a polychrome mosaic has been found in Roman-era Britain. New discoveries in Devon, England. buff.ly/wreaMlX #AncientRome #RomanBritain #Archaeology #RomanHistory

A Metal Detectorist Discovered Tiny Tiles in a Farmer's Field. A Spectacular Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Buried Beneath the Surface

The polychrome mosaic once decorated a small room in a lavish villa complex. Researchers, students and volunteers have been working together to excavate the rare site in southwestern England

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Mohenjo-daro: the ancient city that defied the rules of history buff.ly/PJwRVnx #Mohenjo-daro #AncientHistory #Archaeology

This 4,000-year-old city defied the rules of history

As Mohenjo-daro prospered, the gap between its richest and poorest households actually shrank. Its shared infrastructure, fair trade systems, and lack of powerful royal elites suggest that equality…

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📅 Planning a group programme for fall? Did you know that the Museum of Classical Antiquities at uOttawa offers guided tours for schools, community groups, and organizations. Free admission. Guided tours by appointment. Message us to book! 👇uomuseum@uottawa.ca #MuseumMondays #uOttawa #Ottawa

📅 Saviez-vous que Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines de l'UOttawa propose des visites guidées pour les établissements scolaires, groupes communautaires et organisations. Entrée gratuite. Visites guidées sur rendez-vous. Réservez sur : uomuseum@uottawa.ca #LundiAuMusée #uOttawa #Ottawa

Was this the location of the First Council of Nicaea? buff.ly/2FX0uDE #ReligiousStudies #AncientHistory #LateAntiquity #ChurchHistory

Archaeologists May Have Found One of the Most Important Churches in Christian History

For 1,700 years, no one knew where the First Council of Nicaea actually took place. The answer may have been sitting in a lake in Turkey.

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The ancient world beyond Greece and Rome buff.ly/gNVMA1u #AncientHistory #AncientCivilization

Uncovering a global ancient history beyond Greece and Rome | Aeon Essays

A dramatic shift in perspective is producing a much bigger, broader and more exciting view of ‘the ancient world’

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Tomorrow Prof. Adèle Reinhartz (Religious Studies at uOttawa) will deliver the Presidential Address at the Society for New Testament Studies General Meeting in Durham, UK: "Old Wine Into New Wineskins? The New Testament and/within Jewish Studies." buff.ly/18lvx1J #uOttawa #ReligiousStudies #snts

Adele REINHARTZ | Instructor | PhD | University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Department of Classics and Religious Studies | Research profile

Adele REINHARTZ, Instructor | Cited by 278 | of University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Read 76 publications | Contact Adele REINHARTZ

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Demain la professeure Adèle Reinhartz (Sciences des religions, #uOttawa) prononcera le discours présidentiel de la Society for New Testament Studies à Durham, Royaume-Uni : « Old Wine Into New Wineskins? The New Testament and/within Jewish Studies ». buff.ly/18lvx1J #SciencesDesReligions

Adele REINHARTZ | Instructor | PhD | University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Department of Classics and Religious Studies | Research profile

Adele REINHARTZ, Instructor | Cited by 278 | of University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Read 76 publications | Contact Adele REINHARTZ

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Le saviez-vous? Le mois d'août est le Mois de l'archéologie au Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines! Suivez de près notre fil Instagram pour découvrir tout ce qui est au programme. À bientôt! #uOttawa #MuséeOttawa #ottawa #Archéologie #LundiAuMusée

Did you know that August is Archaeology Month at the Museum of Classical Antiquities? Make sure you keep a close eye on our Instagram feed for lots of information about what's on buff.ly/OFln4Tn . See you there? #uOttawa #ottawa #archaeology #ottawamuseum #MuseumMondays

Enfoui depuis près de 1 700 ans sous une maison en Lorraine, France, un trésor romain composé de milliers de pièces révèle que les habitants ne cachaient pas seulement leur argent, mais épargnaient pour l'avenir. buff.ly/8fva2KN #HistoireRomaine #Archéologie

Oublié depuis 1 700 ans sous une maison en Lorraine, ce trésor romain révèle que les habitants n'enterraient pas leur argent pour le cacher… mais pour épargner

Un trésor romain exhumé en Lorraine soulève une question inattendue sur la manière dont les Romains géraient leur argent.

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Que faisons-nous cet été? Le prof Jitse Dijkstra (UOttawa) vient de participer au Summer Institute in Papyrology (SIP) qui a donné à de jeunes chercheur·e·s du monde entier la chance de travailler sur de véritables papyrus sous la supervision d'expert·e·s. #papyrologie #Antiquité #uOttawa

What are we up to this summer? UOttawa's Professor Jitse Dijkstra recently took part in the Summer Institute in Papyrology (SIP) in Winnipeg which gave junior researchers from around the world the chance to work on real papyri under the guidance of experts. #papyrology #AncientBluesky #uOttawa

Archaeologists at Vindolanda, near Hadrian's Wall, unearth rare 1,600-year-old carved 'genius' believed to bring good fortune to a person, household, or place. buff.ly/DuQu3Gk #RomanHistory #Archaeology #vindolanda

Ancient Romans Put Their Faith in Guardian Spirits. Archaeologists Just Found a Rare 1,600-Year-Old Carving of One in Northern England

Known as a “genius,” the protective spirit or deity was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to a particular person, household or place. Archaeologists haven't found many depictions of them…

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La professeure Adèle Reinhartz (Sciences des religions, #uOttawa) prononcera le discours présidentiel de la Society for New Testament Studies à Durham, Royaume-Uni, le 29 juillet : « Old Wine Into New Wineskins? The New Testament and/within Jewish Studies ». buff.ly/18lvx1J #SciencesDesReligions

Adele REINHARTZ | Instructor | PhD | University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Department of Classics and Religious Studies | Research profile

Adele REINHARTZ, Instructor | Cited by 278 | of University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Read 76 publications | Contact Adele REINHARTZ

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On 29 July, Prof. Adèle Reinhartz (Religious Studies at uOttawa) will deliver the Presidential Address at the Society for New Testament Studies General Meeting in Durham, UK: "Old Wine Into New Wineskins? The New Testament and/within Jewish Studies." buff.ly/18lvx1J #uOttawa #ReligiousStudies #snts

Adele REINHARTZ | Instructor | PhD | University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Department of Classics and Religious Studies | Research profile

Adele REINHARTZ, Instructor | Cited by 278 | of University of Ottawa, Ottawa | Read 76 publications | Contact Adele REINHARTZ

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Vous ne pouvez pas vous déplacer ? Le Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines de l'UOttawa dispose d'un catalogue en ligne que vous pouvez explorer de partout. Parcourez les artefacts du monde méditerranéen antique. 🔗 buff.ly/YF7to88 #LundiAuMusée #uOttawa

Welcome · Museum of Classical Antiquities, University of Ottawa

Located at the University of Ottawa, this museum is a student-led collection which is managed by the Department of Classics and Religious Studies. The Museum offers unique opportunities for students…

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Can't make it in person? Did you know that the Museum of Classical Antiquities at uOttawa has an online catalogue you can explore from anywhere. Browse artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean world: ceramics, coins, sculpture, and more. 🔗 buff.ly/YF7to88 #MuseumMondays #uOttawa

Welcome · Museum of Classical Antiquities, University of Ottawa

Located at the University of Ottawa, this museum is a student-led collection which is managed by the Department of Classics and Religious Studies. The Museum offers unique opportunities for students…

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Reconsidering the Renaissance: Elizabeth I and Classical Persia buff.ly/ahke9Yh #ClassicalPersia #AncientHistory #RenaissanceHistory

Reconsidering the Renaissance: Elizabeth I and Classical Persia « History# « Cambridge Core Blog

In the 1570s, Elizabeth I grappled with the question of whether to execute Mary, Queen of Scots. As she did so, she was urged to follow the compelling example of the Persian king Cyrus the Great. As…

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Comment une dent de chèvre éclaire enfin les secrets de l’élevage dans la Grèce antique buff.ly/YfuwdlG #GrèceAntique #Antiquité

Comment une dent de chèvre éclaire enfin les secrets de l’élevage dans la Grèce antique

Les grands banquets de la Grèce antique étaient-ils alimentés par des troupeaux nomades ou par les fermes locales ? L’analyse isotopique apporte une réponse à un débat vieux d’un siècle.

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Restitution: Genève rend 36 antiquités précolombiennes au Mexique buff.ly/tEgX6UL #Antiquités

Deux sœurs genevoises restituent 36 antiquités précolombiennes au Mexique

Les objets, acquis au Mexique dans les années 50, ont été restitués lors d'une cérémonie à l'Université de Genève.

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En 2025, le Musée d'antiquités gréco-romaines de l'UOttawa a célébré son 50e anniversaire. Fondé en 1975, avec des moyens modestes, il a débuté au 30, rue Stewart avant de devenir la ressource pédagogique et communautaire qu'il est aujourd'hui. #LundiAuMusée #uOttawa #ottawa

In 2025, the Museum of Classical Antiquities at uOttawa celebrated its 50th anniversary! Founded in 1975 by Professor Denis Brearley on a shoestring budget, it started at 30 Stewart St, it's now a thriving teaching and community resource. Have you visited? #MuseumMondays #uOttawa #Classics

In the UK? Don't miss Ancient Egypt: magic and medicine at Swansea Uni's Egypt Centre until September 20. ift.tt/SFMef1j #AncientEgypt #Swansea #AncientHistory

Ancient Egypt: Magic and Medicine – a brilliant exhibition showing the power of learning through artefacts

The exhibition is the product of the British Museum in Your Classroom programme where schools get access to the institution’s collection

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Are we ready for "Odyssey fever" as Christopher Nolan's new film is released in Canada next week? buff.ly/wjDMmtI #Odyssey #Homer #AncientHistory #Classics

Classics nerds are frantically prepping for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ | CNN

Fans of the ancient world are seizing their moment with the release of this summer’s blockbuster.

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It’s my 47th ancient site from each country in the #WorldCup It’s CANADA 🇨🇦 L’Anse aux Meadows is the only verified Viking settlement found in N America (in Newfoundland). Covering 31 sq mi, 7 dwellings of earth & wood have been found along with Norse items. Here, the site & reconstructed buildings

"[Humanistic and cultural education] is not a luxury in a climate of polarised and historically myopic conflict." (Rowan Williams) Fury over proposed cuts at Exeter, UK. buff.ly/MUOql9D #SOSHumanities #SaveHigherEducation

Fury over Exeter University plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts

Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join campaign against proposed cuts for arts and social sciences

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Saviez-vous qu'il existe un "Google Maps" de l'Empire romain? buff.ly/SoM4yyO #EmpireRomain #cartographie #RomeAntique

Découvrez le Google Maps de l'Empire romain

Un outil numérique permet d’explorer le réseau de routes de l’Empire romain et d’estimer le temps de trajet entre les villes il y a 2 000 ans.

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L’Odyssée d’Homère : Départager les mythes de la réalité avec Radio Canada! buff.ly/VO94D4Q #Homère #Odyssée #GrèceAntique #MythesGrècque

L'Odyssée d'Homère : Départager les mythes de la réalité | OHdio | Radio-Canada

Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission Les années lumière : L'Odyssée d'Homère : Départager les mythes de la réalité

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Did you know that Ottawa has its very own museum of classical antiquities and it's FREE to visit? 🏛️ The Museum of Classical Antiquities, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Ave. East, 3rd floor 🕙 Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm Have you been yet? #MuseumMondays #uOttawa #Classics #ottawa #OttawaMuseums buff.ly/oYMx8d7