Classics News and Events
Dionysiac Dolphins: coinage and social identity
Why strike coinage in the shape of a dolphin? Lucinda Hughes explores in September's coin of the month.
'Brothel tokens' or something else?
Clare explores Roman 'spintriae' in August's Coin of the Month.
Publication on Magna Mater Cult
New publication by Alison Cooley: ‘Multiple meanings in the sanctuary of the Magna Mater at Ostia’,
Religion in the Roman Empire 1.2 (2015) 242-262
Dr Michael Scott - Foundation Fellow appointment
Dr Michael Scott has been appointed a Foundation Fellow in the Warwick International Higher Education Academy. More details can be found here: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/academy/
Coin of the Month: Augustus and the gods
Alison Cooley discusses the priesthoods of Augustus in July's coin of the month.