School is back, Halloween is on the way (Reformation Day as well for the history buffs), and my household has put a temporary ban on visiting downtown Brunswick. Bridge construction, closed roads, and the frustratingly beautiful scenes of people practicing freedom of assembly have turned what once was a fifteen minute, 2-turn drive into a nightmare of backroads and on-ramps.… Read more →
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Classics in the News: All the senses
Summer vacation has finally come upon us, although the weather has not quite gotten the memo. While somewhat rainy days continue to be upon us, you may be finding yourself wandering into the world of online shopping. Unsure of what you are looking for as you browse endless pages of items? Find some inspiration in A$AP Rocky. At the Cannes… Read more →
Classics in the News: It’s a Full Body Experience
N.B. RSVP deadline for the MCA Spring Meeting on May 3rd is April 17th! We hope to see you there. Also happening on April 17th: the release of Emily Hauser’s Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It. To stay up-to-date with the release or even pre-order, check out Hauser’s website here. As April… Read more →
MCA Fall Meeting Recap: The Borne Identity
On November 2nd of 2024, Bates College hosted the MCA’s Fall Meeting. There were three speakers, a giant bowl of outstanding potato salad, and a seemingly endless supply of coffee. All to say, it was overall a good way to spend one’s Saturday morning. Our first speaker was Liana Brent, an Assistant Professor of Classical and Medieval Studies at Bates… Read more →
Classics in the News
A small collection of events and happenings across Maine, New England, and the world that connect us to the past. mmmm The MCA is looking forward to the Fall Meeting tomorrow, hosted by the wonderful Classical and Medieval Studies Department at Bates College. For any Maine AP Latin instructors out there, Bolchazy-Carducci is hosting a webinar on the Pliny selections… Read more →