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MAHA Secretary
Mr Jim Hamilton
W6A, Room 306,
Macquarie University

T: 02 9850 9965

P: MAHA Secretary
c/- Humanities Division
Macquarie University
NSW 2109

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Museum News:

Katharoid Skyphos
with vertical handles tied with Herculean knots. Gnathia Ware from Apulia, South Italy, c. 310-300 BC. Donated by MAHA in 2008.

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Museum of Ancient
Cultures website »

notice of tour cancellation

Professor Stampolidis has had to cancel his scheduled visit to Australia due to family illness.

2009 ancient history teachers' conference resources
click here for further information

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what is maha?

The Macquarie Ancient History Association, or MAHA as it is commonly called, was founded in 1978 with the aim of promoting the study of Ancient History.

Since that time MAHA has grown into a diverse association which provides information on recent research, social events, lectures, the opportunity to exchange ideas and a meeting point for all ancient historians and enthusiasts within the university community and anyone with an interest in the subject.
membership benefits
- Regular MAHA Newsletter containing information on calendar events, special events, recent discoveries, staff news, social occasions and much, much more.
- Members are eligible to stand for election to the MAHA Committee, or to seek co-option to it.
- Entry to MAHA Members Only events.
- Reduced rate for MAHA publications, such as the journal Ancient History: Resources for Teachers.
- 10% discount on any design service from Hyperion Design.
- 10% discount on purchases from gorgeousgifts.com.au.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY...

res romanae - essays on roman history (edited by Bruce Marshall with a foreword by Colleen McCullough)

Res Romanae, the latest MAHA publication, was launched at an enthusiastic ceremony during the annual Ancient History Teachers' Conference at Macquarie University on 4th April 2009.

Res Romanae contains 21 essays on Roman History taken from earlier issues of the MAHA journal Ancient Society/Ancient History: Resources for Teachers.

The essays cover Roman History from 3rd century BC to 1st century AD, and are devoted to Roman topics for the HSC. It is particularly suitable for teachers and students.

The price is very reasonable $30 per copy (including GST) + $5 p & p.
Download an order form here.

hsc study days - check out the calendar for more details...

MAHA is offering two HSC Study Days again this year
SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
Sparta
Sparta
Special Guests: Anton Powell (Director of the University of Wales Institute of Classics and Ancient History), Terry Ryan (University of Newcastle) and Douglas Kelly (Australian National University).

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Greece/Rome/Near East
&
Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii & Herculaneum

Enquiries: Anne Irish on 02 9850 8833

greek drama festival 2009 - 3rd july - come along!

Images from the 2008 GDF

Macquarie Ancient History Association invites secondary school students to take part in the annual Festival of Greek Drama in 2009. The festival is open to all secondary students. It requires them to present a performance of a scene from any Greek play of the Fifth Century BC.

Online registration for this years Greek Drama Festival to be held in July is now available. For further information on the day visit our GDF page by clicking here.

Ancient History at Macquarie - 40 years on

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the teaching of Ancient History at Macquarie, all who have been connected in any way with Ancient History at the University are invited to attend a party!

When: Friday 28th August
Time: 6.30-9.00pm
Where: Atrium, U@MQ Building
Dress: Black Tie (optional)
Cost: FREE But you need to book!

To register go to
http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/events

Enquiries:
AHDRC 9850 7512 or
AHDRC@mq.edu.au

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