Database of Classical Scholars

Capsule biographies of deceased North American & (now) European classical scholars. Founded by WW Briggs Jr. Endorsed by @SCSClassics. Tweets by TC Brennan.

[Women's Classical Caucus--US @WCC_outreach]

With heavy hearts, we share this beautiful tribute to Sharon James, an absolute giant in the field and someone whose impact and absence will be deeply felt.

https://t.co/YxqzIGpUf9

[Liv Mariah Yarrow @profyarrow]

LIVESTREAM LINK for Gail Smith Memorial! 3.30 pm EST TODAY https://t.co/mGlPT0CVzc

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

New look (slightly) for our website: upgraded to Joomla4 and current @RutgersSAS template https://t.co/RFRArFVoPU

[rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist]

Professor George L. Huxley – Obituary « The Classical Association in Northern Ireland
https://t.co/KqzU9XXUUV

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

Superb obituary of archaeologist T. Leslie Shear Jr (1 May 1938-28 Sep 2022), a major force in the life of @Princeton, @ASCSA and @Archaeology_AIA, who directed the Athenian Agora excavations 1968-1994 https://t.co/izo88ev4oA

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

@wmarybeard Shackleton Bailey’s answer was “I look things up”

[Dame Averil Cameron @19Averil]

Joyce Reynolds 1918 - 2022 https://t.co/sjRGn30xxZ

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

Lily Ross Taylor inscription to Mabel Lang, 1949. H/t Zoë Perkins, @BrynMawrCollege ‘97

[Liv Mariah Yarrow @profyarrow]

FUNDING: "James Loeb directed in his will that income from the Loeb Classical Library beyond that needed for the maintenance and enhancement of the Library eventually should be used ... 1/

[Archivio Digitale Boncompagni Ludovisi @villaludovisi]

This account editor interrupts his niche tweets to mark that he received this today, and is basking in that golden moment when his book exists but no one has yet actually read it https://t.co/HQvcyHsRh1

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

@carlosfnorena The event itself was great: looking forward to reading the published papers.

[rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist]

A tribute to Joyce Reynolds FBA (1918–2022) – Newnham College
https://t.co/9Wxb6fC3Y4

[mary beard @wmarybeard]

Very sadly Joyce Reynolds, of @Newnham_College and @CamClassics died yesterday, aged 103. I put together a few instant reactions, which I hope capture her style https://t.co/2JRzP7r5qK

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

President's Message | Bryn Mawr College…President Kim Cassidy marks 32 years of @BMCReview https://t.co/740mVYvHr1

[ASCSA @ASCSAthens]

🔴 The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the appointment of Bonna Daix Wescoat as the Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens...

[Trinity University Department of Education @tu_eddept]

We mourn the loss of Professors Corinne Pache and Carey Latimore, whose profound influences as teachers, scholars, and leaders will carry on via their students/graduates, colleagues, scholarship and impact, dedication and service incl to our Trinity community, & families/friends.

[sententiae antiquae @sentantiq]

Just gutted to hear of the passing of one of the kindest, smartest people I ever met in academia, Corinne Pache

May her memory be a blessing.

https://t.co/uLOBfRqUn5

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

@_vikkiturner @CAU @LUBlueTigers Just seeing this now—thank you!! In August I hope to write up a short biographical article…the time has come!

[Database of Classical Scholars @DataClassics]

Remembering Benjamin Franklin Allen (1872-1923), Atlanta Univ (@CAU) AB'94, chair Greek & Latin (1894-9) & president (1902-18) of MO's Lincoln Institute (@LUBlueTigers), which he transformed into a comprehensive university #BlackHistoryMonth His oratory: https://t.co/6gg2GLPP0p