Dr Cora Beth Fraser
@corabeth.bsky.social
Autistic Geordie illustrator and classicist. Assoc Lecturer at The Open University. National Teaching Fellow. Working class/first gen/book addict.
Between Scylla and Charybodis The Odyssey, Book XII My Greek ceramics inspired piece for the upcoming Sing O Muse! zine Vol 3: Across the Wine Dark Sea A whole Greek Chorus of artists illustrating the events of the Trojan War. A Digital/limited Print zine for charity #SingOMuseZine #TheOdyssey
Looking forward to this - I'll be presenting on the Relaxed Tutorial Project from @openuniversity.bsky.social AND leading a Resource Showcase on my recent adventures in app design! 🥳
The Association of National Teaching Fellows@ntfellows.bsky.social · 3mo agoWho else is presenting at #ANTF2026 in Newcastle?! Find out more about the programme and the booking link here ntf-association.com/annual-sympo...
On World Autism Awareness Day, my new autism-related adventure, and a big career change... classicalstudies.support/2026/04/02/a...
A change is as good as a rest?
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, so it seems like an appropriate time to make an announcement. I’ve been putting it off because I don’t really like making people aware of me – but I can’t…
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If you pre-order my new "Talking Classics" book (in UK) before 16 April (pub. date) from Waterstones, you can enter a prize draw for a free trip for 2 to Pompeii (+ a guided tour from me). waterstones.com/win/talking-... (If you've ordered already & didnt enter, you can cancel & reorder)
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Dr Cora Beth Fraser (@corabeth.bsky.social) has posted about the JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School … Don’t miss out on a place - Registration closes on 20th May. Contact - rosie.durham.lgss@gmail.com with any queries, or get in touch through our socials! wp.me/p8JYS2-3uO
Summer School Time!
Pretty much every year, at around this time, I advertise the JACT Durham Greek and Latin Summer School – so this post will come as no surprise to anyone! I was 17 when I first went to the Dur…
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As it's the start of #WomensHistoryMonth today, your reminder that there are LOADS of women who were active in archaeology, history and heritage @beyondnotables.bsky.social database! beyond-notability.wikibase.cloud/wiki/Main_Page
Making sure you're not a bot!
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I think about this tweet every time I feel something online start to curl its annoying little grip into my head
For International LEGO Classicism Day, Ethan's story about an encounter with a crocodile. negotiator crocodilum videt et timet (The businessman sees a crocodile and is scared). #ILCD10 #BCEPantheon Whole story www.minimuslatin.co.uk/lego-and-lat...
For International LEGO Classicism Day, Ares' story about a demanding deity. "nonne te immolavi diē Mercurii?" (Didn't I sacrifice you on Wednesday?" #ILCD10 #BCEPantheon Whole story www.minimuslatin.co.uk/lego-and-lat...
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It’s LEGO Classicism Day!
Happy #ILCD10 to all who celebrate (and that includes me)! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual February mood-lightening event that is International Lego Classicism Day, hosted this y…
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The 2026 LEGO Classicist of the Year Award Goes to Emeritus Prof. Andrew Wallace-Hadrill. Every year on this day we give this Award to an existing member of the BCE for their outstanding work in making the ancient world engaging & relatable to a general audience. #ILCD10
Happy #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay! My approach to using LEGO and Classics to reinforce school values (aimed at 9-12 year olds). #ILCD10 @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social @corabeth.bsky.social Full presentation can be see here: jumpshare.com/share/QV4rXC...
For International LEGO Classicism Day, Nouh's story about a mischievous squirrel. Vibrissa sciurum petit (Vibrissa chases a squirrel). sciurus gladiatorem offendit (The squirrel crashes into a gladiator) #ILCD10 #BCEPantheon Whole story www.minimuslatin.co.uk/lego-and-lat...
Our official host for the day, the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick, tells us all about their participation over the years in ILCD. See link to there special web-page: warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/cla...
This Parthenon model comes in the official LEGO set "World of Wonders, No. 40585" that includes 3 ancient models: the Parthenon, the Great Wall of China, and the Al-Khazneh constructed in the 1st century CE. #ILCD10 #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay
Happy 10th International Lego Classicism Day! This special occasion is celebrated every year on February 20th and invites people and organizations all over the world to play with ancient history through LEGO bricks.
Happy International Lego Classics Day everyone! My offering this year is a Duplo version of a recent research article about writing on Mount Hymettos, Athens, home to some very important inscriptions. viewsproject.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/w... #ILCD10, #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay #BCEPantheon
Writing on Mount Hymettos… in Duplo!
I recently published an article about writing on Mount Hymettos over the last (nearly) 3,000 years – a bit of a departure for me personally because I was trying out some new place-centred app…
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To celebrate this special 10th International LEGO Classicism Day, I added a new page to the BCE website, telling the story of the beginning of Brick Classicists and why we celebrate ILCD on 20th February. #ILCD10 #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay
BCE The First Year | Brick Classicists Empire
The BCE has the Macquarie University Department of Ancient History and their Museum of Ancient Cultures, Sydney Australia, to thank for its strong start in 2016 and through 2017. In 2015, while workin...
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For International LEGO Classicism Day, Amelia's story of useless recruits and an exasperated centurion. testudinem habemus, centurio! (We've got the tortoise, Centurion!) di immortales! (Immortal gods!) #ILCD10 #BCEPantheon Whole story www.minimuslatin.co.uk/lego-and-lat...
It's #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay! 🎉 This year I've been building a LEGO Katabasis Book Nook, which has been a ridiculous amount of fun! Here are a few pictures - and you can find the whole thing on my website: classicalstudies.support/2026/02/20/i... #ILCD10 #BCEPantheon
Snakes used to be dragons, in Greek (although dragons don’t always have wings in Greek myth). So the dividing line between snake and dragon is basically size: smallish snakes are snakes and big ones are dragons… #ILCD10 #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay
Here are some photos of the process of printing my designs onto LEGO minifigure torsos to make Brick Classicist minifigures. Thank you to Ken Wilson from Print On Bricks for taking these photos for #ILCD10. Ken has been the official printer for the BCE since 2022 #InternationalLEGOClassicismDay
Bargain. Until 23.59 on 20 Feb you can order my new book 25%off RRP from Waterstones online. Discount code is FEB26. Details here: www.waterstones.com/campaign/feb...
So, who is surprised by the "news" that UK #HigherEducation isn't doing enough to support #DisabledStudents? Thanks as always to @jimdickinson.bsky.social for shouting about this loudly and publicly. Universities - we need to do better! wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
Universities are still failing disabled students
University staff sometimes lack the knowledge and skills to effectively support Disabled students with "limited or no training" available.
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I'm honoured to be shortlisted for a Scope Award, alongside some amazing disability advocates and changemakers! 🎉 I'm very lucky to have worked with some amazing people at @openuniversity.bsky.social who have been open to new ways of teaching and learning. 💖 www.scope.org.uk/awards/scope...
Time for the Superb owl #superbowl Votive Pot, Vindolanda Owl – PottedHistory share.google/AjODzECExGMo...
Votive Pot, Vindolanda Owl
Handcrafted Replica Roman Votive Pot – Inspired by a Find from Vindolanda Details This charming votive pot is inspired by an original found at Vindolanda, one of the most significant Roman sites in Br...
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Great to see Brick Classicists Empire here, and gearing up for International LEGO Classicism Day later this month! 🎉 Do follow them if you're interested in Lego and the Ancient World!
Brick Classicists Empire@brickclassicists.bsky.social · 6mo ago10th Annual International LEGO Classicism Day 20th, February This Year’s Host: @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social Department of Classics and Ancient History. #ilcd10 #InternationalLegoClassicismDay
Your periodic reminder that you can start learning ancient Greek right now, free of charge!
Dr Christine Plastow@chrissieplastow.bsky.social · last yr.Because I'm updating them today, I'd like to remind #AncientBluesky that we have *FREELY ACCESSIBLE* Ancient Greek resources at the Open University! 🏺 First, we have a 16 hour free OpenLearn course, which takes you from learning the alphabet to reading simple sentences: www.open.edu/openlearn/hi...
