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We teach and research all aspects of Classics, from languages and literature to history, archaeology and cultural studies.

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Department Colloquium: Chris Baron (Notre Dame) "Josephus in the Cave and the Problem of History" by @pennclassics

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Still looking to complete your fall course schedule? Check out Ancient Epic Poetry! by @pennclassics

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For more information and to register for each talk visit: https://www.classics.upenn.edu/ and click on the talk series banner. It will take you to the talk series landing page that has links to details about each talk. by @pennclassics

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Alea Iacta Est: Learn About Classics at Penn! When? August 22nd, 2026, 1-2 PM, Where? Williams Hall, Room 214. Meet the Classics Board, Penn Certamen, and our Journal Discentes! Learn about each club and play some Greek Mythology Jeopardy. Whether you're a seasoned Certamen player, a Percy Jackson fan, or simply curious about Classics, all are welcome. by @pennclassics

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As audiences prepare to revisit "The Odyssey", take a look at the work of Emily Wilson of @PennSAS, whose acclaimed translation introduced the epic to a new generation of readers. She also translated "The Iliad" bringing another of Homer’s works to modern audiences. Watch her perform a passage from "The Iliad".

Tap the link in our bio to view the full excerpt reading. by @pennclassics

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Before "The Odyssey" arrives in theaters, @Zendaya picked up the source material during a recent visit to Rakestraw Books in Danville, California 📚🎬

She is holding the translation by @PennSAS professor of classical studies Emily Wilson, whose work has introduced Homer's epic to a new generation of readers. Zendaya in a bookstore holds up two books, "Dune Messiah" by Frank Herbert and "The Odyssey" by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson. by @pennclassics

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Join us this Thursday for the Senior Colloquium! Senior Colloquium is devoted to celebrating this year’s graduating majors in Classical Studies and Ancient History and reflecting on what their work tells us about what it means to do Classical Studies and Ancient History NOW. Coffee and cookies will be provided in the 2nd Floor Lounge from 4:15pm to 4:45pm! by @pennclassics

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Join us at Claudia Cohen Hall for a Department Colloquium with Sarah Iles Johnston! Coffee and cookies will be provided in the 2nd Floor Lounge from 4:15pm to 4:45pm! If you are interested in learning more information about this colloquium, please visit our website at
www.classics.upenn.edu by @pennclassics

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Join us at Claudia Cohen Hall for a Department Colloquium with Dr. Lucia F. Carbone! Coffee and cookies will be provided in the 2nd Floor Lounge from 4:15pm to 4:45pm! If you are interested in learning more information about this colloquium, please visit our website at
www.classics.upenn.edu by @pennclassics

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Join us at Claudia Cohen Hall for a Department Colloquium with Irene Peirano Garrison! Coffee and cookies will be provided in the 2nd Floor Lounge from 4:15pm to 4:45pm! If you are interested in learning more information about this colloquium, please visit our website at
www.classics.upenn.edu by @pennclassics

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Join us at Claudia Cohen Hall for a Department Colloquium with Sheila Murnaghan! Coffee and cookies will be provided in the 2nd Floor Lounge from 4:15pm to 4:45pm! If you are interested in learning more information about this colloquium, please visit our website at
www.classics.upenn.edu by @pennclassics

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