Wrestling the Moon?
What connects an ancient Roman mosaic and a NASA astronaut from the Apollo 12 mission? Candace Richards, Assistant Curator of the Nicholson Collection, Chau Chak Wing Museum explains
Independence Days
The United States of America and Greece both fought a war of independence to free themselves from foreign imperial control. Yet, there is much more that connects these two revolutions than meets the eye.
Making your research and teaching practices accessible: An AWAWS workshop
A new online workshop offers ancient world scholars at all career levels tools and resources to make their teaching more accessible, filling a vital gap in professional development.
Amazons: Ancient Warrior Women as Powerful Role Models for Women Today
Connie Skibinski, PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle, contrasts ancient Amazons against modern filmic adaptations of Wonder Woman and Andromache
How to Meditate Like a Roman Emperor
On World Meditation Day, Madeleine Bower contemplates the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and their continuing relevance in the context of our year-long global pandemic
Who to Trust When Giving Birth in Ancient Greece, Gods or Midwives?
On International Day of the Midwife, AAIA Volunteer, Katherine King, examines the options available to women in ancient Greece