Vere Gordon Childe Centre

On the 14th and 15th of March, the Vere Gordon Childe Centre is proud to host the Powerful Stories: Indigenous and Refugee Histories of Dispossession and Displacement workshop, featuring a screening of the Emmy-award winning documentary, Dawnland.
Registrations for the screening are available here:
https://shorturl.at/mCENS
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We are excited to announce the beginning of the Vere Gordon Childe Centre (VGCC) (link in our bio). Recently approved by the University, this new initiative aims to connect scholars within the University of Sydney – and beyond – to promote and empower research in our understanding of the human past, its importance in the present, and its lessons for the future. The Centre takes its name from the University of Sydney graduate Vere Gordon Childe, an exceptionally influential archaeologist and important figure in political thought in Australia in the early decades of the 20th century.

Building on the success and foundation of CCANESA, the VGCC will continue to work with its core stakeholders, including the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AAIA), the Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation (NEAF), and the many users of the Centre library and space. It will run under the Directorship of Professor Kirsten McKenzie (History) and the Deputy Director Dr Joseph (Seppi) Lehner (Archaeology).

Laser-sensor technology finds 2,000 year old valley of lost cities at the foot of the Andes:

Valley of lost cities that flourished 2,000 years ago found in Amazon Laser-sensor technology reveals network of earthen mounds and buried roads in rainforest area of Ecuador

We are excited to announce that the Centre for Classical and Near Eastern Studies of Australia (CCANESA) will be holding our book sale for 2023 on Thursday, the 23rd of November, from 10-4pm.

Please come and visit the CCANESA Boardroom on Level 4 of the Madsen Building (F09) on this date to explore a range of pre-loved books on topics such as Archaeology, World History, and Classical Literature. Book prices will start at $1.

The CCANESA Book Sale has been a highlight of the Centre's calendar for many years.
We look forward to bringing our community of scholars and students together for this exciting event.

New discoveries at Tell Muhammad, Iraq, including dual purpose ovens, bathrooms, and sacred spaces.

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/10/new-discoveries-at-tell-muhammad/149033?fbclid=IwAR3zT0g5x0piA3wNtS5_oFLJMyAdnkrvRQzG8AtSeqCLaPUdp6e250VXlm4

New discoveries at Tell Muhammad Archaeologists have made new discoveries at Tell Muhammad, Iraq, following a two-month period of intensive archaeological research.

You're invited to join for the final presentation of the 2023 Classics/CCANESA seminar series at the University of Sydney!
Our program concludes Thursday, November 2nd at 4pm (AEDT/UTC+11) with David Pritchard (University of Queensland/ IEA Nantes).
Associate Professor Pritchard will present: “The Funeral Oration after Nicole Loraux.” For more details, please follow the link:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-nov-2-2023/

The Classics/CCANESA seminar series program continues on Thursday, October 26th at 4pm (AEDT/UTC+11) with our 2023 Ritchie Lecturer, Glenn Most (Scuola Normale di Pisa/University of Chicago).
Professor Most will present: "Weeping Heraclitus and Laughing Democritus." All welcome at this free event - please check the link for more details:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-oct-26-2023/

We are happy to invite you to the next presentation in the CCANESA/Classics seminar series at the University of Sydney.
Our program continues at the usual time and day of Thursday, October 19th at 4pm (AEDT/UTC+11) with Robin Kreutel (University of Cambridge).
Robin will present: “The conception of space in Plautus’ comedies.”
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-oct-19-2023/

The Classics/CCANESA seminar program continues at the special time and day of Monday, October 16th at 2pm (AEDT/UTC+11) with Richard Hunter (University of Cambridge) “‘Beyond busy’ Pindar and the opening of Plato’s Phaedrus.” Follow the link for more on this free event:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-oct-16-2023/

The Classics/CCANESA seminar program continues at the special time and day of Monday, October 16th at 2pm (AEDT/UTC+11) with Richard Hunter (University of Cambridge) “‘Beyond busy’ Pindar and the opening of Plato’s Phaedrus.” Follow the link for more on this free event:

Classics & Ancient History/CCANESA Seminar Series: Richard Hunter – School of Humanities Classics & Ancient History/CCANESA Seminar Series: Richard Hunter Beyond busy’ Pindar and the opening of Plato’s Phaedrus. Richard Hunter (University of Cambridge) | 4:00pm, 16 October, 2023 AEDT   Where CCANESA Boardroom – Level 4, Madsen Building The seminar will also be live streamed on Zo...

New cuneiform language discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists Found an Entirely New Language Among the Ruins of an Ancient Empire Look for it soon on Duolingo.

Please join on October 12 @ 4pm (AEDT/UTC+11) when Frances Muecke ( ) presents “The Triumphator's Prayers: Towards a reception history” at the CCANESA/Classics seminar series. All welcome at this free hybrid event, with more information available through this link:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-oct-12-2023/
Image credit: The Triumph of Marius by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo Italian 1729 courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

On Thursday, October 5th @ 4pm (AEDT/UTC+11), the CCANESA/Classics seminar series continues following the mid-sem break! Nelson Chen (University of Sydney) will present: “Episcopal localism and management in southwestern Gaul in the Fifth Century CE”. All welcome at this free event! More information in the link:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-oct-5-2023/

Image credit: A eagle fibula made of gold and gemstones from the 6th century, a favored image by the Goths adopted from Roman imperial insignia. Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum, Acc No 54.422

The Classics and Ancient History/CCANESA research seminar series continues Thursday, September 21st at 4pm (AEST/UTC+10; 7am BST) with Christopher Fear (University of Hull).

Please note: This seminar will be presented online only.

Professor Fear will present: “J. Enoch Powell, Nietzsche, and the Greeks.”

Please check the link for further information:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-sept-21-2023/

Five Reasons to Visit the Chau Chak Wing Museum Go from ancient history to groundbreaking scientific instruments and contemporary art at this striking — and free — museum.

On Thursday, September 14th @ 4pm (AEST/UTC+10) University of Sydney PhD candidate Joshua McDermott presents “Bending Space: Propaganda and parrhēsia in Hellenistic court geography” at the /CCANESA seminar series. Follow the link below for more - all welcome at this free event!
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-sept-14-2023/

On Thursday, September 7th at 4pm (AEST/UTC+10) the /CCANESA seminar series continues. Marcus Ellis (University of Cambridge) will present: “An Assault on Tragedy? The End of Euripides’ Orestes.” All welcome at this free hybrid event. For more information please follow the link:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-sept-7-2023/

The Classics/CCANESA seminar series continues Thursday, August 31st at 4pm (AEST/UTC+10) with our own Julia Kindt (University of Sydney).

Professor Kindt will present: “Truth, Truthfulness, and the Beginnings of Ancient Greek Historiography: A Critical Response to B. Williams.”
For more, follow the link:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-aug-31-2023/
All welcome at this free hybrid event!

Image credit:
Marble bust of Herodotus, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accession Number: 91.8

On August 24 @ 4pm (AEST), Byron Waldron will present “Investigations towards a Non-Roman History of and Persia” at the Classics/CCANESA seminar series. All welcome at this free hybrid event: https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-aug-24-2023-105/

On August 10th at 4pm, our first Classics seminar for Semester 2 features Caitlin McMenamin () presenting “Poison and Luxury in Livy’s Narrative of Roman Decline.” Please follow the link to register - all welcome at this hybrid event!
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/ccanesa-seminar-aug-10-2023/

Interesting new find in a Roman garden:

Ancient Roman ruins of Nero's Theatre discovered under hotel garden Previously only referred to in ancient Roman texts, the long-lost theatre of emperor Nero is found under a garden in Rome.

Ornaments and pottery decorated with flora and fauna discovered in Cyprus

Precious metals, gems, ivory found in artifact-laden tombs unearthed in Cyprus More than 500 complete artifacts were excavated from two tombs in Cyprus by a Swedish expedition led by Peter Fischer of the University of Gothenburg.

The Archaeology of an Oasis City: Twenty Years of Excavations at Amheida in Egypt’s Western Desert Thursday 13 July, 6 – 7pm: Learn about the fascinating history of a community at the edge of the Roman Empire in this lecture by Assistant Professor Nicola Aravecchia at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

On May 18th at 4pm (AEST/UTC+10) please join as Phillip Dupesovski (University of Sydney) presents: “‘I see you in the river’: Old Age and Water in Dionysiaca 19.” All welcome to this exciting event, concluding a wonderful CCANESA/Classics & Ancient History seminar series for first semester! Please find more details in the link: https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-18-05-2023/

On May 4th @ 4pm, the powerful force of Greek theatre will be with us as Peter Wilson ( and ) presents his new research exploring epigraphic evidence for the start of choral competitions at the Athenian Dionysia @ the CCANESA/Classics Seminar series. All welcome for this free hybrid event, please follow the link for more details:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-04-05-2023/

Image: Sardonyx cameo showing Dionysus and Ariadne riding in a chariot drawn by two panthers. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 06.1204.

Please join us at CCANESA on April 27 at 4pm (AEST/UTC+10) as our own Alexandra Pinkham ( ), presents “Dido's Disappearing Moon: Cosmic Disruption in Aeneid 4.” All welcome at this free hybrid event! Please check the link for more details!
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-27-04-2023/
Image credit: Dido, Queen of Carthage
Léonard Limosin
ca. 1564-1565 (Renaissance). Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 44.240.
Public Domain.

We’re excited to host Tatiana Bur ( ) when our hybrid seminar program continues after the mid-semester break on April 20 @ 4pm (AEST/UTC+10). Dr. Bur will present: “Technologies of the Marvellous in Ancient Greek Religion.” Follow the link for details of this free event:
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-20-04-2023/

Five-year archaeological project to map and explore WA's ancient desert trade routes The project will involve ten different Indigenous communities and groups, and examine a rich history dating back 60,000 years or more across a massive stretch of Western Australia.

On March 30th @ 4pm James Tan () will present: “Economic History and the Fall of the Roman Republic,” as part of the and Ancient History/CCANESA seminar series. All welcome at this free hybrid event - follow the link for more details!
https://soh-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-30-03-2023/