#  Department of the Classics 

 



#  Welcome 

The Harvard Classics Department is home to the study of the diverse cultures and histories of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Our department is interdisciplinary, encompassing archaeology, art history, history, history of science, language, linguistics, literature, philosophy, reception studies, and religion.



 

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##  Latest News 

 



  [### Now available: Commencement 2026 issue of our newsletter, Nota Bene!

 ](https://classics.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum8266/files/2026-06/Commencement%202026.pdf) June 17, 2026 

 

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   [### Kiesse Nanor to Give Latin Salutatory Address at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

 ](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/05/lessons-from-ancient-modern-quantum-worlds/) May 28, 2026 

 

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   [### Three Classics Seniors Awarded Hoopes Prize!

 ](/news/2026/05/three-classics-seniors-awarded-hoopes-prize) May 04, 2026 

 

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##  Events 

 



  [### Departmental Calendar

 ](/departmental-calendar)Read more about our upcoming lectures, workshops, special events, and more.



 

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  [### Boston Area Classics Calendar

 ](/boston-area-classics-calendar)Browse events related to the Classical world in the greater Boston area. [Subscribe](http://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/calclass-list) to our listserv to receive weekly emails.



 

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