Classics News and Events
Catch up with ancient medicine on BBC4: The Beauty of Anatomy
The Beauty of Anatomy
in 5 episodes is currently running on BBC4. Follow Adam Rutherford through the history of anatomy from Galen to modern times... how Galen's thought shaped up anatomy for centuries, how art and anatomy influenced each other, etc. Dr. Caroline Petit appears in episodes 1 and 2:)
New publication for the bimillenium of Augustus' death
Alison Cooley has just published an article, 'Die letzten Tage des Augustus', as part of an issue of the popular German archaeological magzaine, Antike Welt, focused upon the bimillenium of the death of Augustus in August AD 14.
New Coins at Warwick Blog: Disobedient Objects, Roman Coins and the Battle of Teutoberg Forest
Clare Rowan takes the new V & A exhibition as inspiration to discuss Roman disobedient objects.
Coin of the month: The emperor on a chain
Eve Bayram explores our connection to the Roman world in her discussion of the use of coinage in jewellery in August's Coin of the Month.
New vacancies at Warwick
- PhD studentship: A third century crisis? The composition and metallurgy of Roman silver coinage, Septimius Severus to Valerian and Gallienus: includes fees and maintenance at RCUK level (EU and Home students). Deadline for applications is 25 August 2014.
- Teaching Fellow in Roman Imperial History: 10-month fixed term from 1st Sept 2014. Deadline for applications is 12 August 2014.