Researchers at the Department work whithin the disciplines Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. Research is often carried out within the the frame of a collaborative project, or by individual scholars. Visit our project presentations to learn more.
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Research news
Using language as a weapon: How Mussolini used Latin to link fascism to the mighty Roman Empire
Mussolini and the Italian fascists used Latin – the language of powerful men like Caesar and Augustus — to portray themselves as the rightful heirs of the Roman Empire.
Saint Birgitta of Sweden: paving the way for female writers and philosophers
Martin Luther referred to her as "crazy Birgitta", while August Strindberg called her a "devilish woman". Saint Birgitta of Sweden had a strong influence on female writers and philosophers during the Renaissance in Italy. This is revealed by new research at UiO.
How the researchers are studying the private lives of two thousand year old people
In the UiO’s papyrus collection are receipts, passport stamps and personal texts about love.
Publications
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The Culture of Nature in the History of Design
May 6, 2019 3:51 PM
Professor i kunsthistorie ved IFIKK Kjetil Fallan har redigert boken, som han også har bidratt til med innledning
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Reading Poetry, Writing Genre English Poetry and Literary Criticism in Dialogue with Classical Scholarship
Nov. 26, 2018 9:19 AM
Professor i klassiske språk Silvio Friedrich Bär har sammen med Emily Hauser fra University of Exeter redigert boken, som han også har bidratt til med en kapitel.