ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the ways that diversity and inclusion in the field of Ancient Mediterranean Studies are promoted through the author's blog, entitled “Notes from the Apotheke.” Diversity initiatives in this field have traditionally focused more on the public image of an institution than on enacting meaningful change for marginalised groups. By engaging with critical race theory (CRT), I reveal how Ancient Mediterranean Studies has been and continues to be complicit in promoting the idea that both antiquity, and academia more broadly, belong to the White majority. I highlight two recurring blog features in this chapter: the first is the hidden curriculum series, which demystifies aspects of academia that are assumed to be common knowledge, and the second is the series featuring scholars identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Collectively, these contributions challenge preconceived perspectives and shift traditional power structures, making academia more accessible and giving voice to marginalised groups through counter-storytelling.
