Welcome to the Department of Ancient History, Papyrology and Epigraphy!

The Department of Ancient History, Papyrology and Epigraphy of the University of Vienna researches and teaches the history of the Mediterranean and Europe from the first written records to the transition of Late Antiquity to the Early Medieval period.

Some insights into our interdisciplinary methods and the rich variety of topics our department covers can be found under Research and About us.

Laufende Forschungsprojekte

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Einladung zur 119. Papyrologisch-epigraphischen Werkstatt am Montag, den 20. Jänner 2024 um 17 Uhr c.t. im Fachbereichszimmer des Instituts

Mittwoch, 15. Jänner 2025, 17.00 s.t. (MEZ), nur online (!)

Wolfgang HAVENER (Universität Heidelberg)

Illa vera et mera Graecia:...

Nadine Riegler im Gespräch mit ORF Topos.