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
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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.
NEH Grant: Perseus on the Web
Preparing for the next thirty years.
Who is Artemis?
Prof. Beaulieu explains the mythology behind the name of NASA's Artemis mission.
Professor R. Bruce Hitchner is the editor of the new Wiley Blackwell Companion to North Africa in Antiquity (2022)
Explore a one-of-a-kind and authoritative resource on Ancient North Africa.