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IN THE NEWS: Ancient Roman gladiator fights, U.S.-Canada relations and AI in schools

Friday, May 09, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed new physical evidence of human-animal combat in ancient Rome, Canada's long-standing ties to ... Full story
Stamp of approval: Research delivers medieval sea king history to the world

Thursday, May 08, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

When Andrew McDonald imagined sharing his research with the world, he never dreamed it would reach all corners of the ... Full story
Newly translated text unearths history of slavery in the Middle East

Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

For decades, the story of Mahboob Qirvanian sat untold, leaving its historical significance unrecognized — until now. Born in Tunisia in 1894, ... Full story
OPINION: Colin Rose discusses the papal conclave’s history

Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Colin Rose, Associate Professor of History at Brock University, originally appeared in The Conversation. Pope Francis’... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Canadians go to the polls, calls to crop teacher education programs and cellphones in schools

Friday, May 02, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the 2025 Canadian federal election, proposals to shorten teacher education programs in Ontario, cellphone ... Full story
GRADflix winner sheds light on viral ‘dark matter’

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | by Sarah Burger

Muhammad Sulman’s passion for his research is infectious. The Master of Science in Biotechnology student’s compelling 60-second video ... Full story
How has the process for electing a new pope changed over time?

Monday, April 28, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

Following the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Roman Catholic cardinals will soon meet to begin the process of electing ... Full story
IN THE NEWS: Vying for the union vote, high-profile hockey trial begins and mapping colonial history

Friday, April 25, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the bid to earn the union vote, a high-profile trial of former players ... Full story
OPINION: Jason Hawreliak discusses why movies based on video games often flop

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | by The Brock News

This piece written by Jason Hawreliak, Associate Professor of Game Studies at Brock University, originally appeared in The Conversation. Video ... Full story
Spring/Summer courses to bring the ancient world to life

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker

Brock’s Spring/Summer courses are set to take students back in time to explore ancient civilizations and mythologies that ... Full story