Matt Gibbs
@mattgibbs.bsky.social
Assoc Prof, Classics and Ancient History, MacEwan University. Used to be far more windswept and interesting, now very tired educator. 🏴
I howled at this. Excellent.
I have a papyrology joke bu[t ca. 15 ].
I have an ancient history joke but it's all been done before.
April 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I howled at this. Excellent.
I can always tell when the research starts getting irritating. There are signs.
March 19, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I can always tell when the research starts getting irritating. There are signs.
This is an excellent read.
An amazing review essay of Scheidel’s What is Ancient History and Padilla Peralta’s Classicisms and Other Phobias.
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The Chains that Bind: Two Visions for the Future of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Classicism and Other Phobias by Dan-el Padilla Peralta (Princeton University Press, 2025)
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February 11, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This is an excellent read.
Right. This is a bloody good album (if you’re into instrumental metal and/or a guitarist). It’s kept me from writing my damn book.
[News] Widek unveil the official full stream for his new album "Entrance Into Eternity"
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#PRJ #Widek #NewRelease #NewAlbum #Prog #ProgressiveMetal #PostMetal #Djent #Ambient #MusicNews #Music
[News] Widek unveil the official full stream for his new album "Entrance Into Eternity"
Polish Post-Progressive/Djent solo project Widek has unveiled the official full stream for his new album “Entrance Into Eternity,” released on January 16, 2026. Stream “Entrance Into Eternity” in full...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Right. This is a bloody good album (if you’re into instrumental metal and/or a guitarist). It’s kept me from writing my damn book.
I’m more proud of this comment re: my annual report by my long suffering Chair than I am anything else in my career. It’s taken four years to get here.
November 14, 2024 at 5:04 PM
I’m more proud of this comment re: my annual report by my long suffering Chair than I am anything else in my career. It’s taken four years to get here.