We are the East Midlands Association of Classical Teachers. We connect teachers of Classical subjects throughout the East Midlands with each other.
East Midlands, England
Joined May 2018
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Classics for All supports the teaching of #classics in state schools across the UK to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to engage with the ancient world. #Donate @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge21
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🚨 Our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge21 is now LIVE! 🚨
We're aiming to raise £50,000 in online donations to support classics in state primary schools!
Every donation made between now and 7 December will be DOUBLED 💸 donate.thebiggive.org.uk/cam…
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Enrichment opportunity:
📅 Wednesday 1 December
⏰ 8pm
@wordsofchaos latest episode of Reading Greek Tragedy Online: The Laodamiad by @ChasLiBretto (inspired by Euripides' Protesilaus) with special guest @erweiberg
Watch it here : youtu.be/UDDHuNqHCOA
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Artefact of the day. Memorial to the dwarf flute player Myropnous found on the Via Appia, Rome. The deceased, likely a servant, is seen holding a pair of Auloi which played a very important part in public life, religious ceremonies & the theatre. #Roman #ancientrome #sculpture
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'I have always resisted the idea that mosaics, especially in places like Britain, were made “off the peg” out of “pattern books” .... But this does look like a possible case' (@wmarybeard) the-tls.co.uk/articles/the-i…
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"This is certainly the most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century."
🏛️ #Archaeology news of the week: excavations at a villa complex in Rutland uncover a large mosaic depiction of Achilles' battle with Hector.
#ClassicsTwitter
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-le…
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Dr Jane Masséglia @uniofleicester @ArchAncHistLeic tells the story behind the #Rutland mosaics depicting scenes from the #TrojanWar.
Encountering Achilles - the story of the Rutland mosaic youtu.be/QtHx__NkMnw
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Brilliant first department lecture today for the Y11, Y12 and Y13 Academic Scholars (as well as some keen historians). Huge thank you to Miss Lester for discussing Vergangenheitsbewaeltigung
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Classics teachers please complete & share this survey from @Classical_Assoc and @classicsforall to help us better understand the reasons for the decline in classics teaching and to make a compelling argument for policy, practice and examination reform.
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/G5CWCJT
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‘The remains of the mosaic measure 11m by almost 7m and depict part of the story of the Greek hero Achilles.’ #Rutland #Mosaic #RomanBritain @ULASarchaeology @ArchAncHistLeic
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Book a Classical Conversation now for next term! Arrange a real or virtual discussion or mini-lecture for your school. clasoutreach.web.ox.ac.uk/cl…
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Check out this fantastic new video on the value of #Latin in primary schools, featuring teachers and pupils from Classics for All supported state schools - many thanks to @c21classics!
vimeo.com/648256518/e309096a…
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Another fantastic online event organised by @classicsforall - this time Prof Paul Cartledge talking about Thebes. Thanks to everyone, an excellent session. – at North West, England
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It’s open evening again! I’m running a Q&A on my Instagram story so come over to instagram.com/runshawclassic… and ask any questions you have about the A Level Classical Civilisation course.
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The @lsaclassics #ClassicsCompetition is LIVE 🎤📚🏆 #Students - tell us all about your unsung hero to win a share of £550 thanks to @Classical_Assoc
Grand Final 26.3.22 @AKSSchool judged by @StepheHarrop
FAQs and info: lsaclassics.com/guidelines-2…
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***Attention Secondary Classics Teachers***
CfA & the @Classical_Assoc are conducting a survey into the decline of classics in state secondary schools. Please complete our survey to deepen our understanding of the health of classics teaching in the UK: tinyurl.com/x5jtv9xe
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TCD Classics Research Seminar
Dimitris Plantzos (University of Athens)
‘We Have Always Been Modern (and White): Classical Art and Archaeopolitics in Contemporary Greece’
Wed 1st December 2021 @ 5.30 pm (Dublin) online (Eventbrite link below)
Image credit: Dimitris Plantzos 1/2
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‘Computerised 3D printing and etching pioneered in Italy and at Oxford’s Institute for Digital Archaeology can now recreate with microscopic accuracy ancient buildings and statues, even using the original stone.’
@britishmuseum #Technology #Parthenon #3D
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Teachers! Would you benefit from a week at @bsathens with access to #library, #museums & #sites?
Apply for the The British School at Athens SCHOOL TEACHER FELLOWSHIP 2021-2022 @classical_assoc @Hellenic_Soc @GreeceinUK @classcivanchist theclassicslibrary.com/he-br…
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TCD Classics is delighted to host a special lecture online:
Dr Martha Vassiliadi (University of Thessaloniki)
'Seferis, Cavafy and the philosophy of tango'
Thurs 2 December 2021, @ 18.30 (Dublin)
Everyone is most welcome to join us online!
tcd-ie.zoom.us/j/96459177314… 1/3
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Virtual #seminar: Wednesday, 24 November at 4pm in Teams, hosted by the Centre for Late Antique Studies:
"Contrasts and Inequalities in the societies of the capitals of Byzantine Egypt..." (Christel Freu)
Email [email protected] to get meeting link.
#Allwelcome