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Letters from the Past

Scrolls are great — but sometimes, you just want the news in plain text and no papyrus dust in your coffee. These mailing lists bring you discussions, events, publications, and job opportunities, all neatly delivered to your inbox like a well-trained homing owl.

Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, these lists are where the whispers of ancient science turn into conversation. Subscribe freely, unsubscribe rarely.

CNRS

All Mailing lists of the French National Centre for Scientific Research

Caduceus

CADUCEUS-L is dedicated to the history of medicine and its allied sciences.

Classicgrads

This list is available to all post-graduate students in Classics, Ancient History, etc. for the dissemination of useful information.

Decolonising Classics

A list to discuss themes, ideas, events, and work aimed at decolonising classical studies, ancient history, and archaeology.

Digital Classicist

International community interested in the application of innovative digital methods and technologies to research on the ancient world.

Ec-ichm

Mailing list of the Executive Committee of the International Commission on the History of Mathematics.

HOPOS

The International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science

Hastro-L

The History of Astronomy Discussion Group deals with matters arising in research and teaching of the history of astronomy in all cultures and periods.

History Heritage

List to discuss issues raised by a critical examination of the ways in which the past is, and has been, preserved, presented and consumed.

History Teaching

Run by the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for History, Classics & Archaeology for the exchange of information about good practice in history teaching.

History of Scientific Instruments

A list from Oxford University, it contains information about events, seminars etc.

ICHM

Mailing list of the International Commission on the History of Mathematics.

IHPST

Mailing list of the International History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching Group.

LCMRS

This is the Liverpool Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies mailing list.

MedArch

A forum for Medieval Archaeology in Britain, Europe and the World.

Mersenne

This list promotes informal and open discussion within the community of science, technology and medicine studies.

STEP

Historical study of science, technology, and medicine in contexts regarded traditionally as peripheral.

Science Diplomacy

The mailing list for the International Commission for the History of Science and Technology Diplomacy.

The Archives Hub

The Archives Hub brings together descriptions of thousands of the UK΄s archive collections.

The Classical Greek and Latin Discussion Group

A group for discussions relevant to the study of the classical cultures and traditions.