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    Exploring histories of antiquity, collections and their reception
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Contributing to the Heritage and Creativity Research Theme at the University of Reading, we explore the collection, use and re-use...

Black African Authors in the Roman Empire

Throughout history black and African voices have been silenced systematically, in order to forge a narrative of white supremacy. By...

Ure Routes

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology has been housed at the University of Reading since 1922. With over 3000 objects from various countries in the Eastern Mediterranean and an intriguing archive, the Ure Museum has an important place in the histories of antiquities collections. Join us as we explore its histories across time and space.

Vintage photo of Percy's bust
Beyond the Ure

A sculpture trail: Explore beyond the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology to find sculpted monuments (or casts thereof) around the...

Hidden Women Digital

This exhibition is a complement to the 'Collectors, Curators and Cataloguers' workshop held on 12th June 2019. It highlights the...

Winckelmania

As members of the International Winckelmann Committee, we are working in and out of the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology to...

Curiosi will feature pages for various research projects addressing our theme.

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The cornerstone of the Ure
21st January 2022
In memoriam T.T.B. Ryder (11 January 1930–8 October 2021)
4th January 2022
New Lives for Classical Gems
17th June 2021

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