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Manolis Pagkalos

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Associate Professor in the Humanities, Zhejiang A&F University. Ancient History; Reception Studies; Numismatics; Epigraphy; Publishing Classical Studies & Humanities (Isegoria Publishing C.I.C). Try your best and make the World a better place... Think!

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Open letter from UK university staff: Request for biometric deferral and safe evacuation of incoming Palestinian students and scholars from Gaza to UK Universities More than 40 students currently trapped in Gaza with full scholarships to UK Universities are asking for a safe route to come and study. We, the academic community hoping to welcome these scholars, ca...

An open letter has been launched today (27/7/25) for members of the UK academic community (academics and other university staff) to sign, to press the UK Home Office to facilitate safe passage out of Gaza for 40+ students with offers for UK universities.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

27.07.2025 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 253    ๐Ÿ” 225    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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Join our Virtual Conference Special Sessions for FREE!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธSunday, July 20th, 1:00 PM EDT

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธMonday, July 21st, 3:30 PM EDT

www.saveancientstudies.org/virtual-conf...

#VirtualConference #AncientMedicine #Education

19.07.2025 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book Recommendation List 2025 June 27, 2025: W. Scheidelโ€™s What Is Ancient History? (2025) May 30, 2025: A.S. Burns, Infantry in Battle: 1733-1783 (2025) May 9, 2025: M. Livingston, Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King (2โ€ฆ

I have finally gone and updated the ACOUP Book Recommendation page to bring the list up to the present - it includes all of the books (~65 of them) recommended at the end of all of the Fireside chats (acoup.blog/book-recomme...)

Go read some books!

16.07.2025 23:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 142    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Free Talk
"V for Viking: TikTok, Viking Archaeology & the Far Right" -
Tomorrow 17.30 British Summer Time - sign up here: archaeologistsrfa.wordpress.com/events/

16.07.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Howโ€™s that โ€˜institutional neutralityโ€™ working out for yโ€™all now?

13.07.2025 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 65    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Visiting Professor, Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology (non-tenure track) | Society for Classical Studies We are seeking candidates who focus on any period of ancient Greek and/or Roman archaeology from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. While the field of research is open, we seek candidates committed to ...

We're searching for a VAP in Archaeology at Ohio University!

www.classicalstudies.org/placement-se...

01.04.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Help Gazan students to complete their university degrees The war in Gaza has devastated the regionโ€™s higher education infrastructure. Several universities have been damaged or destroyed, forcing students to continue their studies online under extremely diff...

We are fundraising to support #archaeology #students in #Gaza to settle their tuition fees & complete their degrees. We've worked with them at the #GAZAMAP project monitoring vulnerable #culturalheritage. Please donate and share: gogetfunding.com/help-gazan-s...

15.05.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 58    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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๐Ÿ“– RSVP NOW - FREE Reading Group: โ€œRoots of Healing โ€“ Medical Systems of Ancient Indiaโ€ with Shrangi Mishra!

๐Ÿ—“ Fridays @ 12pm ET - July 11, 18, 25

โžก๏ธ RSVP REQUIRED: saveancientstudies.org/event-details/3-week-sasa-reading-group-roots-of-healing-medical-systems-of-ancient-india

01.07.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โ—๏ธIntroducing our streaming partners for SASAโ€™s 2025 Virtual Conference!

@kayleighhistory.bsky.social
@digital-hammurabi.bsky.social
@newclassicists.bsky.social
@melissaindenile.bsky.social
@davidmiano.bsky.social
@worldhistory.org

โžก๏ธ RSVP: www.saveancientstudies.org/virtual-conf...

08.07.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Introducing our first Keynote Speaker for SASAโ€™s 2025 Virtual Conference: Casey Kirkpatrick!

RSVP here: www.saveancientstudies.org/virtual-conf...

Day 1, July 20th, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

#VirtualConference #AncientMedicine #OpeningTheAncientWorld #Education

01.07.2025 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจIntroducing our second Keynote Speaker for SASAโ€™s 2025 Virtual Conference: Bronwen Wickkiser!

โžก๏ธRSVP here: www.saveancientstudies.org/virtual-conf...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธDay 2, July 21st, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

#VirtualConference #AncientMedicine #OpeningTheAncientWorld #Education

01.07.2025 14:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"This is a Classicists List not a political one."

A field of study is doomed when it surrenders its claim to be relevant to the real world, to how we live our lives in relation to other human beings, & cultivate mutual understanding. Isn't that the very point of the humanities?

05.07.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 287    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

Amazing, right?

06.07.2025 10:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Roman Coinage in Britain: An Online Course - The Classics Library Hellenic and Roman Societies online courses Dr Peter Guest Roman Coinage in Britain Wednesday 17, 24 September, 1, 8, 15 October, 6-7.30pm (UK time) Coinage was a defining feature of ancient Roman soc...

Roman Coinage in Britain: An Online Course

#AncientBlueSky #BlueSkyClassics #ClassicsBlueSky

www.theclassicslibrary.com/roman-coinag...

17.06.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#freedomflotilla #madleen #gaza #palestine #greta

09.06.2025 03:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 953    ๐Ÿ” 485    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 42
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Royal tomb unearthed in Gordion could belong to King Midas' family Archaeologists from the Gordion Project have uncovered a Phrygian royal tomb, potentially belonging to a member of King Midas' Family from the 8th century BC.

Royal tomb unearthed in Gordion could belong to King Midas' family

๐Ÿบ #ClassicsBluesky #BlueskyClassics #AncientBluesky ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

05.06.2025 06:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cafe Mortuary Archaeology โ€“ Death after Life & The Ponderosa Cafeโ€™s Island of Death The archaeology of a Welsh cafe is one thing, but what of its mortuary archaeology? It was announced in mid-March 2025 that the Ponderosa Cafeโ€™s owners have decided not to re-open for the 202โ€ฆ

Cafe Mortuary Archaeology howardwilliamsblog.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/p...

28.05.2025 05:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploring some interdisciplinary work across fields. As part of the proceedings for the inauguration of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Academy (ICHA) of Zhejiang A&F University, I offered some observations for a sustainable future, from a Classical Studies Reception viewpoint.
#ich #China #zafu

26.05.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join the BES Board of Trustees - British Ecological Society We are seeking an ecologist working in academic research

We are looking for a research ecologist to join the Board of @britishecologicalsociety.org. This influential role will help to set the strategic direction and priorities of the Society. Deadline 30 June with the role to start in December.

19.05.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Viking Death Rituals' www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ccC...

09.04.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Save Ancient Studies Alliance Save Ancient Studies Alliance is a non-profit organization that promotes engagement in the study of Ancient Studies, the investigation of deeper pasts of all cultures around the world, at all educatio...

๐ŸฅณPanel Discussion - โ€˜The Future of the Pastโ€™ Featuring Dr. Howard Williams, @immanump.bsky.social, @shieldofskuld.bsky.social, Mariam Fawzy and Dr. Marchella Ward. Hosted by @zyllable.bsky.social

๐Ÿ—“Monday, April 7th @ 3pm ET

โžก๏ธyoutube.com/@SaveAncientStudiesAlliance

04.04.2025 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“Œ STARTING TOMORROW! Mark your calendar to join SASAโ€™s 5th Birthday Bash Fundraiser!

๐Ÿ—“ April 5th - 15th, 2025

โžก๏ธRSVP NOW: saveancientstudies.org/events

๐ŸฅณTo continue the progress we have made into our 5th year, we set our goal for this campaign at $5,000. See the full lineup list below!

04.04.2025 22:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Excited for the upcoming @saveancientstudies.bsky.social's Birthday Bash Panel: 'The Future Of The Past' panel - a discussion about how we navigate a future "of mass digital information, selective memory, and ideological polarization" RSPV here: www.saveancientstudies.org/event-detail...

29.03.2025 04:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Contribute Interested in publishing an article or podcast with History Workshop? Find out how to contribute to our digital magazine of radical history.

This week, we are launching a new series on "History & Higher Education in Crisis".

We are inviting articles on:
๐ŸŽ“ the history & origins of this crisis
๐Ÿ”ฎ its impact on research, methodologies, specialisms & teaching
โœŠ building solidarities & collective action

www.historyworkshop....

14.03.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Please share widely! So honoured to have contributed to this amazing volume!

10.03.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“ขOur speaker at this week's Wednesday seminar will be Dr Gwendoline Maurer presenting โ€˜Reassessing Kura-Araxes pastoral practices and mobility in the Levant & Caucasus using zooarchaeology, ZooMS & stable isotope analysisโ€™.

๐Ÿ“š12th March @ 5pm George Porter LT A or online. See Facebook for the link!

10.03.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is great Dan! Thank you for your patience and support! I am here, although getting my bearings still - great to see us all move! Even greater to publish this ๐Ÿ˜Š

02.02.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The cover of 'New Perspectives on the Hellenistic Peloponnese', edited by Manolis Pagkalos and Andrea Scarpato. It has a photo of column drums from Olympia, Greece.

The cover of 'New Perspectives on the Hellenistic Peloponnese', edited by Manolis Pagkalos and Andrea Scarpato. It has a photo of column drums from Olympia, Greece.

This book is the result of long sustained effort by the editors, Manolis Pagkalos and Andrea Scarpato - both are on the Bad Place but not here yet, but big props to them. Buy your copy here: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-persp...

You can also DM me for a PDF of my chapter

06.12.2024 10:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“š SAAH's Dan Stewart has contributed a chapter on the Hellenistic Peloponnese to the volume 'New perspectives on the Hellenistic Peloponnese' out in hard copy next week! Check it out!

06.12.2024 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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