Jeffrey Cierniak explores the role of dance in ancient Greek war - prepare for some surprises!

A book for anyone who ever thought Odysseus could have made better choices. A glowing review of L. Jenkinson-Brown’s, “You Are Odysseus”, from Carlotta Vincenzi.

Once the source of the famous religious cult, Elefsina (formerly Eleusis) has become something quite different. Neil Middleton explains how this post-industrial town’s spiritual connections have had to find their way through the cracks in the concrete.

Transcript of a paper given at 2025 Classical Association conference in St Andrews. Among the positives of a renaissance in Classical Studies at National 5, there are also ominous problems, especially with regard to Latin.

Having received more nominations than any previous year, we are thrilled to finally share with you the winners of this year’s Working Classicists Awards.

Author Rhiannon Garth Jones has just finished Between Two Rivers, Moudhy Al-Rashid’s book about Mesopotamia, and has been absolutely entranced by what’s between two covers.

From the minute we heard about this movie, I said to my friends there was no WAY I would write a think piece about Gladiator II, let alone watch it, and yet, here we are: I've both watched and think-pieced.

Alexandra Sills runs an eye over Rhiannon Garth Jones’ forthcoming book (out on May 25th this year).

Our youngest ever contributors are concerned that Classics is dying in our state schools.

Who is responsible for the creation of art? The creator, or the inspiration.

Lisa Fortescue-Poole suggests that Plato and Eminem were asking the same questions.

Harrison Voss takes a look at the intrigue surrounding the rise of Basil I, and his swift replacement by Basilikinos.

Miri Teixeira has been enjoying a very soothing time playing this new Classics-themed video game.

A proper Christmas classic features a rather lovely Classical sub-plot. Pour yourself a mulled wine, snaffle a mince-pie and let Isabel Hood tell you a festive tale…

Did they really launch ships in the Colosseum? Did they really wear fancy breastplates?

Alexandra Sills, checks how accurately Ridley Scott’s film presents the life of a gladiator.

Both Athens and Sparta are being used to fight political wars in modern Greece, with some alarming - and some inspiring - results.

Here’s a big old list to help you with your gifting this year.

More than twenty recommendations means there is DEFINITELY something for everyone here.