Loyola University Chicago Department of Classical Studies

09/26/2026

https://www.laloyolan.com/life_and_arts/welcome-in-emmy-winner-kelly-younger-s-muppet-story-comes-full-circle/article_3bb5b7e8-df16-5d3d-9229-f3254c21b428.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUkrutleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPJbMZFdFulisSf28O23rLqfSH2sNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4gwxAvnt-XHrHtg8gi1qPdTiXQ7eQ5OPKIE7BnmL8EQ-RaGwttNbjXdluNdA_aem_ov3sPVh0n7C7SvGrzm891w

An Emmy is only the newest chapter in Kelly Younger’s lifelong story with the Muppets. Here's a look inside the English professor's office.

09/21/2026

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/parco-degli-acquedotti?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The%20Week%20in%20Wonder%209%2F20&_kx=yJdVRY-be_MGVii0MXScRWbT8JPzwmf-suHXnSQEdOY.UUnqkC

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

09/11/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/10/style/biggest-ever-roman-mosaic-scli-intl?Date=20260910&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1789033983&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAUQM-FwZG9mAWZkaWQWUOPj2miYtXIs6gCTuFGUgbFcjX7UUGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7n6xefY6JDjZyNUeJHcZ24moXiy0enqws-0bpG5TsKw5BXRXa1D4PyP5FhFg_aem_UZKoooLGRx-tP2b2Hc3K4Q

The city of Rome has revealed for the first time the biggest Roman wall mosaic ever found, and a colorful fresco painted on a 2,000-year-old wall — the culmination of a massive 14-year restoration project.

09/09/2026

In the wake of the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, professor Leanna Boychenko analyzes the film's creative choices.

09/01/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/books/review/robert-harris-agrippa.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20260901&instance_id=181255&nl=the-morning®i_id=69722354&segment_id=225843&user_id=1dfc954d3b429d4e59d3d3af1593a901

Robert Harris’s new novel, “Agrippa,” follows a statesman who witnesses the transformation of a republic into an empire.

08/28/2026

https://nautil.us/archaeologists-just-found-a-fascinating-ancient-statue-used-as-a-paving-stone-in-a-roman-road-1284531?utm_source=nautilus.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=no-animals-don-t-have-genders&_bhlid=032623933e211d9085196e1dc4a23110bf2bfe6a

The statue dates back 2,500 years, and offers researchers clues about the culture of the period

07/31/2026

https://apnews.com/article/egypt-antiquities-tourism-desert-oasis-byzantine-3fe1e9fbea2261e372db5ca4e90ea619?utm_source=nautilus.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=a-rare-photo-of-the-arctic-bobtail-squid&_bhlid=3f233ccde8e4e5791c429afebc0f43ee04e70d37

Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church.

07/24/2026

This May, Loyola students participated in archaeological field work at LUREC with faculty from Anthropology and Classical Studies!

06/19/2026

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2026/06/monumental-roman-villa-with-mosaics-and-marble-statue-unearthed-after-illegal-excavation/158381?fbclid=IwVERDUASiattleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe6uh4y0mnV7IdEv2Tn2iYvQaX6LKhER3stInRkezs67ED4qrf-3nkU0_BTgA_aem_-L55IM7yhyS0owDgRjyuJg

An investigation into illegal excavation activity on the outskirts of Rome has led archaeologists to the discovery of a Roman imperial-period villa featuring elaborate mosaic floors, painted walls and a marble statue that may depict the rural deity Silvanus. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

06/13/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/books/review/the-american-school-of-spies-stephan-talty.html?unlocked_article_code=1.p1A.v1Cr.dEBxfLsnAPUj&smid=url-share

In “The American School of Spies,” Stephan Talty tells the story of the desperate struggle to preserve antiquities during World War II.