Ancient Gender and Sexuality
Folks engaging in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies in the ancient Mediterranean from various disciplines in and outside of academia.
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@drchristinah.bsky.social
@philosophysalsa.bsky.social
[she/they] PhD student at Cam. Interested in bodies, bones, and gender/sex. Cozy gamer. Disabled archaeologist. 🏳️🌈
@themattiemae.bsky.social
she/her. mdiv. phd candidate @ st andrews. gender and sexuality in scripture.
@persephonified.bsky.social
Historian of ancient philosophy and culture. Educator. Hoarder of facts. Occasional poet. Author of ‘Like a Captive Bird: Gender and Virtue in Plutarch’ @ Lever Press. Queer feminist. They/them
@vintagehistorian.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of World History at Wilmington College, researching ancient women in Rome, textiles and empires Also known as Vintagehistorian
@juliamperroni.bsky.social
She/her, writer among other things. Classics grad: UBC ➡️ KCL ➡️ UWisc. I like epic and tragedy and queer stuff of all kinds! Co-Host of Classically Trained Podcast.
@lauraliora.bsky.social
Classics PhD Student at University of Washington Latin Literature and Asexuality
@ktdeboer.bsky.social
Teaching Latin, Greek, Classical Studies | writing about women, gender, identity in the ancient world | reading Homer, Vergil, Ovid, et al. | ea / eam 🐶
@emmabridges.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor in Classical Studies at the Open University. Thinks a lot about making humanities education accessible. She/her
@linfoxhall.bsky.social
Rathbone Professor of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology, University of Liverpool Editor, Journal of Hellenic Studies Lover of olive trees All views expressed are my own.
@shelbyjudge.bsky.social
Lecturer, Derby Uni • researches feminist myth retellings and, mostly unrelatedly, Incels; teaches english literature & media • good at book recs • she/her 🏳️🌈
@reitzammer.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Classics at University of Colorado Boulder; Greek literature, Greek religion, reception; wood-chipper
@matteobotto.com
🎮 nintendo gaymer 🔥 socialist transfeminist 🏛️ research fellow, University of Genoa 🔍 gender, masculinity, manosphere, gaming 🏳️🌈 I studied masculinities so much that realized I’m non-binary (he/they)
@spencermcdaniel.bsky.social
Studies ancient Greek cultural and social history, BA history and classical studies @IUBloomington, MA @BrandeisCLAS, she/her.
@alexdperkins.bsky.social
Early Christianity, Gender and Sexuality, Identity and Empire; Gay, Queer, He/him.
@jokenty.bsky.social
Former professor of Latin and Roman history, author of Cicero’s Political Personae (2020), curriculum design & pedagogy consultant. I write Humanist, a blog about teaching humanities in higher ed (humanist.ghost.io). She/her
@gaelleperrot.bsky.social
Dr. en histoire romaine Post-doctorante projet CRRITIC, CRHIA, Nantes Université ; ueterana-ATER ex @univ-amu.fr ; chercheuse associée HiSoMA Co-rédactrice en chef de la revue @frontiere-s.bsky.social
@fabienbp.bsky.social
Maître de conférences, historien de l'art et archéologue : Grande Grèce, iconographie antique, réception de l'Antiquité dans la culture populaire, open access... Univ-Lorraine, INSPE 🌈🏺 🔶 @antiquipop.bsky.social, Feminicon, @Frontiere-s.bsky.social
@holyzeusalmighty.bsky.social
Roman Medea & Intersectionality, perceptions of sex work and magic in Greco-Roman literature. MA: University of Auckland. PhD: ??? Kāi Tahu
@partialhistorians.bsky.social
After surviving exposure at birth, these unconventional academics realised they were destined to found the greatest Ancient Roman History podcast! 🏛📯⚔️ 📘‘Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire’ is out now! https://linktr.ee/ThePartialHistorians
@carrielarocco.bsky.social
Classicist / Early Medievalist at Oxford. Working on: female patronage in the late- and post-Roman west; late Roman + Visigothic Iberia. Sometimes I make Roman recipes ☺️ (she/her) #MosaicMonday ♾️
@greekvases.bsky.social
Archéologue et féministe, spécialiste de céramique grecque 🏺et d’archéologie du genre
@melissakafunke.bsky.social
Classicist and lover of fragments. Winnipegger. she/hers
@heliconide.bsky.social
Classical Studies, UNAM | Digital Humanities | Admin of Desde Themyscira: desdethemysciraffyl.mx | Admin of EPN, UNAM: iifilologicas.unam.mx/pnovohispano | https://alejandragj.com/
@anisekstrong.bsky.social
Roman historian at W. Michigan U. specializing in gender, sexuality, & their reception in tv, music videos, games, and film. she/hers/ista Mom of 3. Avid baker & traveler. Always looking to learn from unusual niche subject experts. Opinions are my own.
@jordgmitch.bsky.social
Ancient History • Faculty of Classics at the University of St. Thomas • Augustan Resonances in Post-Augustan Literature • Petronius • Gender Studies • Toxic Masculinity • Respue Quod Non Es
@helenking.bsky.social
Sort of retired (not), Professor Emerita, The Open University. Classics, history of medicine/the body/gynaecology. Writer, blogger, C of E lay preacher, chair of Together on General Synod (formerly Gender & Sexuality Group). She/her. Likes flowers.
@katexe.bsky.social
Academic working on Gender & Language in Greek tragedy, and the Ancient World in video games. Also a lot of women's cricket chat. Views all mine.
@bethanyjoanna.bsky.social
Ph.D. Candidate (New Testament), Wheaton College | Dissertating on female patronage & benefaction in Greco-Roman world & Southern Levant | Epigraphy & Material Culture
@voguearchaeology.bsky.social
Ancient Mediterranean archaeologist & scholar (Ph.D in Anthro). I study women's roles in ancient medicine. Co-host of the podcast Movies We Dig (@movieswedig.bsky.social). She/Her https://linktr.ee/voglercm
@lizgloyn.bsky.social
Reader at the Classics dept at Royal Holloway; mater; CofE ordinand; comms for RHUL UCU; feminist. Sharing my thoughts, not those of my employer. She/her. #TinyJoys creator.
@lewismarkwebb.bsky.social
Roman historian. Associate Professor in Ancient History at University of Gothenburg. He/him.
@mercurywitch.bsky.social
VAP in Classical Studies at Wesleyan. PhD on witches/space in Ancient Rome. Weird comp lit. She/her have written here: https://mercurywitch.wordpress.com/
@eringwalsh.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School and the College | Syriac literature, late antiquity, biblical interpretation | Editor-in-Chief ancientjewreview.com
@brownsmith.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Dayton. Studying dead languages and living ideas. Interested in Hebrew Bible, gender, fanfic theory, and accessible, liberatory pedagogy. She/her.
@movieswedig.bsky.social
Hosts Colin MacCormack, Elijah Fleming (@ecfleming.bsky.social) & Christie Vogler (@voguearchaeology.bsky.social) break down modern media depicting ancient Greece, Rome and the wider ancient world. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/movieswedig
@mythsbaby.bsky.social
✨Greek myth author & podcaster!✨🏛✨ I share the ancient Mediterranean on my pod; here, if you’re wondering if I’m being sarcastic, I am. mythsbaby.com; podcast: linktr.ee/mythsbaby; books: linktr.ee/livalbert
@belovedofoizys.bsky.social
Ancient Historian. Writing a book about gladiators in greek provinces. Public history devotee. ClusterC. Sweary. Expect typos. Birkbeck and Leicester alum https://linktr.ee/alexandrasills #pinksky
@carolatack.bsky.social
Ancient politics and political thought, modern art, Plato and Xenophon. Fellow of Newnham College, FRHistS. Cambridge and elsewhere. Recent books: Plato: a civic life (Reaktion) and Xenophon (Greece & Rome New Surveys in the Classics, Cambridge).
@meganeddy.bsky.social
NT/EC PhD Candidate (Loyola University Chicago). working on apocalypse and masculinity; theatre artist; lover of stories, cats, and beer; probably watching a hockey game; she/her 🏳️🌈
@emmapauly.bsky.social
they/them | Classics PhD at UCLA | BOVTS Alum | researching queer and divine embodiment in tragedy and myth | ask me about Dionysus at your peril | dramaturg, translator, very occasional actor | grave cleric main
@annelisebaer.bsky.social
Your friendly neighborhood archaeologist Researcher+Producer of shows you may watch (NatGeo, History, etc) Food enthusiast, lover of ancient coins & syncretism @annelisethearchaeologist on TikTok (+200k) She/her linktr.ee/annelisebaer
@egypto-lou-gist.bsky.social
PhD Egyptology @livuni | Classical Studies Teacher | Mummy Portraits, Hybridity & Identity in Graeco-Roman Egypt | Personal Account
@theancientgeeko.bsky.social
Ancient religion, magic, sex work, & Classical Reception 🏛️ B.A.² & M.A.² Ph.D. student St Andrews. 📜 YouTuber. 🎭 Queer, Enby: They/Them🏺Views: Mine🦉
@duxfeminafacti9.bsky.social
Current Stepsay Postdoc at San Diego State University. PhD from Boston University. Researching: Diana, Augustan poetry, gender/sexuality, reception in sci-fi/fantasy, Tolkien. Disability advocate. T1D 30 years. She/her.
@dirtysexyhistory.bsky.social
Author, historian, and host of the Dirty Sexy History podcast. Researching contraception in history. Words in BBC History, Haunted, and more. As seen on Netflix’s Lost Pirate Kingdom, talking about syphilis. 🏴☠️ Rep: Helm Literary. dirtysexyhistory.com
@quatrus.bsky.social
anarchafeminist archaeologist PhD Michigan, Prof. Emer. Portland State (((she/elle))) Land back. Articles and (award-winning!) books at http://linktr.ee/karen.eva.carr; website quatr.us. Now writing a feminist history of money
@cyprisroalsvig.bsky.social
of all the stars, the loveliest • greek mythology, gender, trans*lation, performance studies, reception theory • summer archaeologist • ucsb phd • jhu ma 🏺🌻👽
@avensarah.bsky.social
Roman poetry & culture | Endless Knot Podcast & YT http://alliterative.net | 🇨🇦Fed govt, former prof | She/her | circumsiliens modo huc modo illuc, pipio
@drchristinah.bsky.social
Roman historian working as a Program Manager. Gender, material culture, digital humanities, classical reception in metal music. I also make chain maille. Academic CV and links to my other pages: https://linktr.ee/infestissima