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Preparing for the new term - don't forget you can follow the progress of KCL's Greek Play on Instagram! The Clouds by Aristophanes is adapted and directed by Giulia L Balsamo and will be performed from 3-5 March 2026 at the Greenwood Theatre, London SE1.
www.instagram.com/kingsgreekplay
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Ooh we like the sound of this! Definitely sign up.
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🗓️ 22 January- Find out new information about the dentity of Philoxenite’s founder as well as its urban layout and art. Sign up now
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Marea’/Philoxenite: A New Byzantine Town and a Pilgrimage Station in the Hinterland of Alexandria | King's College London
Lecture by Professor Tomasz Derda and Dr Tomasz Borowski.
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The Institute of Classical Studies
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How does one actually go about getting their research published in a journal? Which journal is the best fit for your research? Join the ICS' upcoming Researcher Training Event: Publishing your research in Classics and Archaeology journals Weds 21 Jan, 3-5pm Online via zoom
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Publishing your research in Classics and Archaeology journals
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Preparing for the new term - don't forget you can follow the progress of KCL's Greek Play on Instagram! The Clouds by Aristophanes is adapted and directed by Giulia L Balsamo and will be performed from 3-5 March 2026 at the Greenwood Theatre, London SE1.
www.instagram.com/kingsgreekplay
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Dr Kate Cook
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Publication Day! Very pleased to see 'Audio-visual Roman Women: Gender, History and Screen Media' come out today, complete with my chapter on the agency of the female protagonist in Expeditions Rome. Open access here:
www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-de...
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Ordering Classics books for our beautiful Maughan Library and KCL visiting research fellow Dr Claire Millington's 'Military Households of Roman Auxiliary Commanders' is definitely on our new books list!
www.barpublishing.com/book/militar...
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Military Households of Roman Auxiliary Commanders in Western Europe and North Africa - BAR Publishing
This book systematically examines evidence for Roman auxiliary commanders’ households on frontiers in western Europe and North Africa during the first three centuries CE. Although the existence of the...
https://www.barpublishing.com/book/military-households-of-roman-auxiliary-commanders-in-western-europe-and-north-africa
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Deadline: 16:00 (GMT) on 15 January 2026!
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We're excited that 'Music as Classical Reception: Amplifying Antiquity' is now published! Co-edited by Dr Emily Pillinger it looks at music as a site of classical reception, from the early modern rise of opera to contemporary hip-hop.
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Music as Classical Reception: Amplifying Antiquity
Abstract. Music as Classical Reception: Amplifying Antiquity investigates music as a site of classical reception, from the early modern rise of opera to co
https://academic.oup.com/book/61669
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Reminder! You've a month left to enter the 2025 Niki Marangou Greek translation competition! King’s Centre for Hellenic Studies offers a prize of £500 for the annual poem translation competition, in honour of the Cypriot poet. Deadline: 16:00 (GMT) on 15 January 2026. Full information at
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2025 Niki Marangou Greek translation competition opens | King's College London
King’s Centre for Hellenic Studies offers a prize of £500 for the annual poem translation competition, in honour of the Cypriot poet.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/2025-niki-marangou-greek-translation-competition-opens
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KCL 2026 Greek Play Poster reveal! The Clouds by Aristophanes is adapted and directed by Giulia L Balsamo and will be performed from 3-5 March 2026 at the Greenwood Theatre, London SE1. Follow the play's progress on Instagram! 🏺
www.instagram.com/p/DSDP2pNgDat/
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Prospective students: there are now over 30 doctoral studentship places open for applications for the new Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities at King’s. Information at:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/arts-hu...
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Arts & Humanities Doctoral School launches new studentships programmes | King's College London
Over 30 Doctoral studentship places are now open for applications for the new Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities at King’s.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/arts-humanities-doctoral-school-studentship-applications-for-2026-now-open
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It's UK Disability Month so we'd like to highlight and klaxon and invite your attention to the work of Professor Ellen Adams and partners in the Museum Access Network for Sensory Impairments. This is a major research area in the Classics department here at KCL.
mansil.uk
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MANSIL (MUseum Access network for sensory impairments)
Explore the role of museum access programmes, namely British Sign Language tours, audio description, and touch tours.
https://mansil.uk/
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New book! Dr Rosa Andújar's 'Playing the Chorus in Greek Tragedy' explores these versatile choral performances, moving beyond the group-sung odes to encompass their broader polymorphic and polyphonic capabilities across the fifth century BCE. 🏺#ClassicalBluesky
www.cambridge.org/core/books/p...
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Playing the Chorus in Greek Tragedy
Cambridge Core - Classical Theatre - Playing the Chorus in Greek Tragedy
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/playing-the-chorus-in-greek-tragedy/3A1F460ACD67B552CB4E838D4826C88F?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=bookmark
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Our 2026 Greek Play is underway! Follow the cast and crew on Instagram as they get ready to put on Clouds on 3-5 March next year!
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www.instagram.com/kingsgreekplay
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Re-spotlighting Professor Ellen Adams (she's now Professor) work on engaging classics and disability studies, this time through her project 'Making Sense of Visual Art'
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Making sense of visual art through a visual language | King's College London
As part of our Spotlight on Arts & Humanities series we delve into the Making Sense of Visual Art — a project led by classicist, Dr Ellen Adams.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/spotlight/making-sense-of-visual-art-through-a-visual-language
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It's UK Disability Month so we'd like to highlight and klaxon and invite your attention to the work of Professor Ellen Adams and partners in the Museum Access Network for Sensory Impairments. This is a major research area in the Classics department here at KCL.
mansil.uk
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MANSIL (MUseum Access network for sensory impairments)
Explore the role of museum access programmes, namely British Sign Language tours, audio description, and touch tours.
https://mansil.uk/
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Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts
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Ancient Greek Art Advent: Day 1! Watch it here:
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Prospective students: there are now over 30 doctoral studentship places open for applications for the new Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities at King’s. Information at:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/arts-hu...
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Arts & Humanities Doctoral School launches new studentships programmes | King's College London
Over 30 Doctoral studentship places are now open for applications for the new Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities at King’s.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/arts-humanities-doctoral-school-studentship-applications-for-2026-now-open
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📽️ Shape the future of audiences, AI, and creative technologies Our new Doctoral studentship is open for applications for Oct 2026. "Your unique perspective and experience are what we’re looking for." - Director, Sarah Atkinson By
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Shape the future: applications open for innovative ADAPT-AI studentships – ADAPT-AI
https://adapt-ai.ac.uk/2025/11/applications-open-for-innovative-adapt-ai-studentships/
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🌟 We have launched a suite of new doctoral studentships through our new Doctoral School 🌟 Over 30 places are now open for applications for the new Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities. More details and how to apply 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/arts-hu...
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Arts & Humanities Doctoral School launches new studentships programme | King's College London
Over 30 Doctoral studentship places are now open for applications for the new Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities at King’s.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/arts-humanities-doctoral-school-studentship-applications-for-2026-now-open
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'Adoption, Memory, and Reform: How Is Greece Shaping Policy for Its Diaspora?' 2pm, 19th November 2025. The Exchange, Bush House North East Wing, 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG. Free event (but limited places so please book early!)
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Adoption, Memory, and Reform: How Is Greece Shaping Policy for Its Diaspora
Exploring Greece’s past of forced adoption and new paths to citizenship, identity and belonging
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoption-memory-and-reform-how-is-greece-shaping-policy-for-its-diaspora-tickets-1796770291309
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Reading with interest the reviews of this piece of Classical Reception in London.
secretldn.com/last-days-of...
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We Explored The Cobblestone Roads of Ancient Rome And Witnessed Epic Gladiator Battles At London’s Immersive Pompeii Exhibition – Here’s Our Review
We stepped into history to explore the myths and marvels of the storied city of Pompeii at London's immersive exhibition. Here's our review.
https://secretldn.com/last-days-of-pompeii-immersive-exhibition-review-london/
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Still some tickets for tonight! Lecture by Dr Konstantina Karakosta (University of Patras), on: ‘The Conquered Greeks under Ottoman Rule and Transnational Hellenism.’ 7pm at Bush House London, room S 2.03.
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Lecture by Dr Konstantina Karakosta
'The Conquered Greeks under Ottoman Rule and Transnational Hellenism'. Note: Enter from the Strand into Bush House South, room 2.03
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lecture-by-dr-konstantina-karakosta-tickets-1774333913499?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Online talk: Opera Graeca Adnotata: Building a Large Multilayer Corpus for Ancient Greek. 11th November 2025, 15:00 to 16:00. Free. Dr. Giuseppe G. A. Celano will discuss the OGA, its design, methodologies (and challenges), current work and future directions. 🏺
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Opera Graeca Adnotata: Building a Large Multilayer Corpus for Ancient Greek | King's College London
Dr Giuseppe G. A. Celano introduces Opera Graeca Adnotata.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/opera-graeca-adnotata-building-a-large-multilayer-corpus-for-ancient-greek
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Entries sought for 2025 Niki Marangou Greek translation competition. King’s Centre for Hellenic Studies offers a prize of £500 for the annual poem translation competition, in honour of the Cypriot poet. Deadline: 16:00 (GMT) on 15 January 2026. Full information at
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/2025-ni...
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2025 Niki Marangou Greek translation competition opens | King's College London
King’s Centre for Hellenic Studies offers a prize of £500 for the annual poem translation competition, in honour of the Cypriot poet.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/2025-niki-marangou-greek-translation-competition-opens
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Great review of Hades II in the TLS by Dr Kate Cook!
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'Hell with other people - Greek myths brought to exhilarating, playable life.'
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Hell with other people
Video games are often the first and most common way that many people now encounter the classical world. Hades, a critical hit following its release in
https://www.the-tls.com/arts/hades-ii-arts-review-kate-cook
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'Adoption, Memory, and Reform: How Is Greece Shaping Policy for Its Diaspora?' 2pm, 19th November 2025. The Exchange, Bush House North East Wing, 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG. Free event (but limited places so please book early!)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoption-m...
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Adoption, Memory, and Reform: How Is Greece Shaping Policy for Its Diaspora
Exploring Greece’s past of forced adoption and new paths to citizenship, identity and belonging
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adoption-memory-and-reform-how-is-greece-shaping-policy-for-its-diaspora-tickets-1796770291309
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Opens today! CHS is proud to co-sponsor the special exhibition Passion and Politics: Sissinghurst and Greece’ at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/s...
. Pictured: KCL's Dr Rebecca Levitan
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(behind the rope with permission!)
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3 months ago
📣 Are you an MA, MPhil or a PhD student at the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at King's? Don’t miss out — apply now! ⏰ Deadline: 24 November 2025, noon
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Prof. Andromachi Karanika, UC Irvine lecture: ‘From Heroines to Saints: Women’s Catalogues from Early Greek Epic Poetry and Beyond.’ Hosted by the Centre for Hellenic Studies at KCL Strand Campus on 17 October 2025 at 18:30. 🏺 Free. Book at
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Prof. Andromachi Karanika, UC Irvine lecture: ‘From Heroines to Saints: Women’s Catalogues from Early Greek Epic Poetry and Beyond.’ Hosted by the Centre for Hellenic Studies at KCL Strand Campus on 17 October 2025 at 18:30. 🏺 Free. Book at
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Rebecca Levitan
3 months ago
have an ancient quarry to study? May we suggest...
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This Wednesday!
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Deadline: today! KCL students - apply apply apply.
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Actors of Dionysus
3 months ago
We're so excited to be working on this project as Executive Directors
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and can't wait to get started and help bring to life
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vision! Get those applications in soon everyone!
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KCL Students! Apply now for production team roles for our 2026 Greek Play. This year's play is Aristophane's comedy Clouds. Application deadline: 13th October. Successful applicants will once again be working with the fabulous professional theatre company the Actors of Dionysus. 🏺
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Tamsin Shasha
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We're so excited to be working on this project
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and can't wait to get started! Get those applications in soon everyone!
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Casting callout! Auditions are open to ALL KCL students for our 2025 Greek Play 'The Clouds'. Audition applications must be made by 20 October (audition date tbc).
actorsofdionysus.com/news/the-clo...
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The Clouds Casting call out!
Join the Cast of The Clouds
https://actorsofdionysus.com/news/the-clouds-casting-call-out/
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Next Wednesday (15th October). Dr Bobby Xinyue will open the Bristol Classical Association's 2025-2026 speaker series with his talk "Signs and Sons in Virgil's 'Aeneid'" Tickets from:
www.eventbrite.com/e/signs-and-...
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Bobby Xinyue
5 months ago
My latest contribution to the ever-growing field (or patch, more like) of Moretum Studies.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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WHO MAKES THE PESTO? LABOUR, SOCIAL STATUS AND AUTHORSHIP IN THE MORETVM | The Classical Quarterly | Cambridge Core
WHO MAKES THE PESTO? LABOUR, SOCIAL STATUS AND AUTHORSHIP IN THE MORETVM
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/classical-quarterly/article/who-makes-the-pesto-labour-social-status-and-authorship-in-the-moretvm/39D47C4D626107A062005DAA25B12673
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Dr Naomi Scott
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Yay how exciting, I love the KCL Greek play and I especially love when they do a comedy. IMHO Clouds has some of the best jokes in all of Aristophanes.
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KCL Students! Apply now for production team roles for our 2026 Greek Play. This year's play is Aristophane's comedy Clouds. Application deadline: 13th October. Successful applicants will once again be working with the fabulous professional theatre company the Actors of Dionysus. 🏺
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Dr Claire Millington ✍🏻🏺
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Incredible journey. This Roman tombstone has travelled further than the man it commemorates. It seems to have come to New Orleans probably through post WW2 looting.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard
Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/07/new-orleans-ancient-roman-grave-marker
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Dr Kate Cook
3 months ago
I'm teaching some tragedies in translation which I usually only read in Greek this year, and it's been a really interesting reminder of the wide range in available translations. Some of the "unpopular" plays are still very limited for options!
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One of our favorite things: going to see Greek plays performed. 'Hit and myth: Bacchae brings into view the National’s history of revamping Greek tragedies'
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/s...
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Hit and myth: Bacchae brings into view the National’s history of revamping Greek tragedies
Following in the footsteps of Peter Hall and Katie Mitchell, Indhu Rubasingham directs an ancient epic at the National Theatre. Bacchae reveals the virtues and vices of creating a new play from old
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/sep/29/myth-bacchae-national-history-greek-tragedies-indhu-rubasingham
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#ThisWeekAtKings
world-renowned author and King’s alum, Sir Michael Morpurgo returned to King's to welcome students to the new academic year. Sir Michael shared reflections from his time at King’s, encouraging students to value both learning and friendship. ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/author-...
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Author Sir Michael Morpurgo inspires students at King's Opening of Year Ceremony | King's College London
King’s alum, world-renowned author and former Children's Laureate, Sir Michael Morpurgo welcomed students to the new academic year at this year's Author Sir Michael Morpurgo inspires students at King'...
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/author-sir-michael-morpurgo-inspires-students-at-kings-welcome-ceremony
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When research has a real world impact. 'King's project helps to remove Libyan World Heritage Site from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger'
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King's project helps to remove Libyan World Heritage Site from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger
King's MaLiCH project celebrates success as the historic Old Town of Ghadames, Libya is removed from danger list.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/libyan-world-heritage-site-removed-from-unescos-list-of-world-heritage-in-danger
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When research has a real world impact. 'King's project helps to remove Libyan World Heritage Site from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger'
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/libyan-...
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King's project helps to remove Libyan World Heritage Site from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger
King's MaLiCH project celebrates success as the historic Old Town of Ghadames, Libya is removed from danger list.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/libyan-world-heritage-site-removed-from-unescos-list-of-world-heritage-in-danger
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