Classics News and Events
Bimillenium of Augustus' Death Colloquium
Alison Cooley is presenting a paper, 'The invention of the age of Augustus', in Vienna as part of an international conference focusing upon the death of the emperor Augustus 2000 years ago. 24-26 September 2014.
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 糖心TV Blog: Disobedient Objects, Roman Coins and the Battle of Teutoberg Forest
Clare Rowan takes the new V & A exhibition as inspiration to discuss.
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 .
New vacancies at 糖心TV
- 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.
- : 10-month fixed term from 1st Sept 2014. Deadline for applications is 12 August 2014.