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    Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

    An all-female perspective of the Trojan War

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    December 14, 2020 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, History, Classics

    New Major Explores Roots of Western Religions

    ‘Religions and Cultures of the Ancient Middle East’ pulls from Jewish studies, history and classics.
    March 12, 2020 Classics

    Zoe Singleton's Upcoming Internship at the Library of Congress

    The Classic's department is excited to hear about Zoe Singleton's upcoming summer internship at the Library of Congress.
    November 17, 2019 Classics

    Now accepting applications to our Masters program for 2020-21!

    Applicants should have reached the advanced level in at least one of the two ancient languages, and preferably in both Latin and Greek.
    September 04, 2018 Classics

    Graduating ARHU Triple Major Will Work at Twitter and Microsoft Before Attending Graduate School

    Dolapo A. Martins ‘18 majored in classics, linguistics and computer science.

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    Alumna contributes chapter to new online book

    April 09, 2021 Classics

    Alumna contributes chapter to new online book

    Classics Courses for Fall 2021

    March 30, 2021 Classics

    Courses in archaeology, language, history, philosophy, and more!

    Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

    February 16, 2021 Classics

    An all-female perspective of the Trojan War

    Dr. Eric Adler Discusses His New Book With Inside Higher Ed

    February 16, 2021 Classics

    How a 19th-century debate can save Classics today

    Learn about Pompeii in New Course!

    February 09, 2021 Classics

    "Pompeii: Life and Art" - Summer 2021 Virtual Study Abroad Course
    Inside Higher Ed

    ‘The Battle of the Classics’

    February 09, 2021 Classics

    Author discusses his book on a 19th-century scholarly battle and its lessons for debates on the humanities today.

    UMD Classics Grad Student Featured in ARHU Field Blog

    January 26, 2021 Classics

    Bill Linney's research highlighted

    Graduate Program Application Deadline Soon!

    December 22, 2020 Classics

    January 26th, 2021

    New Major Explores Roots of Western Religions

    December 14, 2020 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies, History, Classics

    ‘Religions and Cultures of the Ancient Middle East’ pulls from Jewish studies, history and classics.

    Dr. Anika Prather Lecture on "My Journey to Uncovering the Black Classical Tradition"

    November 12, 2020 Classics

    Nov. 19th Lecture with Dr. Anika Prather