Classics

The University of St Andrews has been a centre for Classical studies since its foundation in 1413, and the School of Classics continues to build on its reputation for both teaching and research. Current concentrations of expertise include (among many others) classical and post-classical Greek literature; Platonic and post-classical philosophy; the archaeology of Rome and the Roman provinces, Roman Imperial literature and history, Late Antiquity and Renaissance and later engagement with the Classics.
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Prospective catalyst based on the exsolution from lanthanum aluminate perovskite : from chemistry to electrochemistry
(University of St Andrews, 2022-06-15) - ThesisUsing renewable energy will play an essential role in energy conversion and storage on demand of energy consumption and environmental protection. With the advantages of high energy density, huge reserves, and zero emissions, ... -
Sunt superis sua iura. Ovid, the law, and the Augustan discourse
(2023-11-29) - ThesisMy thesis investigates how Ovid’s treatment of juridical language and content fits into the socio-cultural landscape of Augustan Rome. Moving beyond the legacy of his early career in the forum, Ovid resorts to the legal ... -
Reassessing Agathias : early Byzantine historiography beyond Procopius
(2023-11-29) - ThesisThis thesis aims to provide a new evaluation of the Histories of Agathias Scholasticus, one of the main sources for the reign of Justinian (527-565 CE). By contextualising the author and approaching his text with the tools ... -
Mythical models : reflections of Iranian traditions in the classical accounts of Median and early Achaemenid royalty
(2022-11-30) - ThesisThis study fills a gap in Achaemenid studies by evaluating possible relationships between the classical accounts of Median and early Achaemenid royalty, on the one hand, and Iranian mythical and legendary traditions, on ... -
Comic exemplarity : a study of Aristophanes' paradeigmata
(2023-06-16) - ThesisThis work investigates the mythical and historical paradeigmata in Aristophanes’ extant comedies, in order to assess the practice of exemplarity in comedy and broaden our knowledge of exemplarity in 5th century literature. ...