Ancient Greek Papyrology Public Exhibit
"The Ancient Inbox"

August 17-September 30, 2026

Archives and Special Collections
Room 330, Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba
FREE

Test out your skills reading Ancient Greek cursive on a variety of papyrus documents dating up to 2000 years old. The mix of private and public documents, including petitions, receipts, contracts and letters, are available for the first time in Winnipeg. This summer, the Department of Classics brought together researchers from around the world to transcribe the documents. Now, it is your chance to take a close up view of history. 

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