Looking at Ancient Roman Plagues through an Environmental Lens
Environmental archaeologist Brandon McDonald builds a better understanding of antiquity by looking at the interplay of climate, environment, and disease
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The Ocean Gives Up Its Secrets
In a Tell Me More podcast episode, faculty and alumni plumb the depths to better know our watery planet, from sea-level rise to shipwrecks to giant squid
Flowers, Fragility, and the Cycle of Life
Ancient Greek myths use the stories of spring flowers, summer and fall fruit, and winter’s decline to give comfort in understanding our lives, says Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu
Rethinking Ancient Rome and Its Colonies in Africa
Chair of the Classical Studies Department Bruce Hitchner confronts the colonial legacy of archaeology in North Africa, and presents a new understanding of antiquity
The Origins of Cerberus, and What the Three-Headed Dog Represents
Prof. Beaulieu was interviewed by Discover Magazine about the origins and significance of the hellhound Cerberus.
What Ancient Greek Stories of Humans Transformed into Plants can Teach us about Fragility and Resilience
Stories from Greek mythology often show the close relationship between humans and plants.
New Major Announced: Ancient World Studies
Classical Studies is pleased to announce a number of important changes in our curriculum that reflect new directions in Classics and its important place in Liberal Arts Education at Tufts in the 21st century.
How the Legacy of Strong Women in Greek Myths Lives on Today
Mythological figures like Demeter and Medusa illuminate women’s resistance and rebellion, says a classics professor.
What Greek mythology teaches us about women’s resistance and rebellion
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Marie-Claire Beaulieu shares her thoughts on how Greek mythology relates to women’s resistance and rebellion.