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Exploring LGBTQI+ themes in History, Languages and Cultures modulesExploring LGBTQI+ themes in History, Languages and Cultures modules

Exploring LGBTQI+ themes in History, Languages and Cultures modules

We're celebrating Pride Month! We've gathered a list of some modules available in the School of Histories, Languages, and Cultures which cover LGBTQI+ issues, or could relate to them. Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Posted on: 18 June 2024

The Weaponization of Romulus and Remus on YouTubeThe Weaponization of Romulus and Remus on YouTube

The Weaponization of Romulus and Remus on YouTube

PhD Student Pascale, discusses a number of nationalist and traditionalist sentiments on Youtube videos about Romulus, Remus, and the founding of Rome in this month's ACE & Creativity blog post

Posted on: 4 June 2024

Call for Papers: Fanfiction and the Ancient World Conference Call for Papers: Fanfiction and the Ancient World Conference

Call for Papers: Fanfiction and the Ancient World Conference

On October 4th-5th 2024, the Fanfiction and the Ancient World Conference is taking place and we are looking for contributions!

Posted on: 21 May 2024

Ace & Creativity: The Disneyfication of Ancient Myth: Romulus and Remus on YouTubeAce & Creativity: The Disneyfication of Ancient Myth: Romulus and Remus on YouTube

Ace & Creativity: The Disneyfication of Ancient Myth: Romulus and Remus on YouTube

Alyssa Goswell discusses the myth of Romulus and Remus in this month's ACE & Creativity blog, and observes how it has become Disneyfied.

Posted on: 3 April 2024

From Liverpool to Graz: Reflections on an International ConferenceFrom Liverpool to Graz: Reflections on an International Conference

From Liverpool to Graz: Reflections on an International Conference

PhD student George Allen writes about his experience attending the International Graduate School (IGS)’s Autumn conference in Graz.

Posted on: 19 March 2024

ACE & Creativity: A Manual of Incorporeal AnatomyACE & Creativity: A Manual of Incorporeal Anatomy

ACE & Creativity: A Manual of Incorporeal Anatomy

In this month's ACE & Creativity, Marios Koutsoukos writes about how he has endeavoured to capture Neoplatonic Mysticism with Artistic Nude Photography.

Posted on: 12 March 2024

Excavations at the Mut Precinct in Luxor, EgyptExcavations at the Mut Precinct in Luxor, Egypt

Excavations at the Mut Precinct in Luxor, Egypt

Since 2018, the University of Liverpool in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University, has been working in the southern part of the Temple of Mut in Luxor, Egypt. PhD student, Liz Thomas has had the amazing opportunity to join the Mut Temple Precinct Project during the 2023/24 season, through the AHRC NWCDTP’s Student Development Fund.

Posted on: 11 March 2024

Roman Foundation According to Online Perceptions of MythRoman Foundation According to Online Perceptions of Myth

Roman Foundation According to Online Perceptions of Myth

Is it important to consider modern entertainment media when discussing contemporary receptions of ancient myth? Kristen Raymond discusses in this month's ACE & Creativity blog post!

Posted on: 31 January 2024

She-wolves on screenShe-wolves on screen

She-wolves on screen

This blog post introduces the “Rome from the Ground Up” research project, which is generously funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Posted on: 8 January 2024

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