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  • Next to Turquoise Domes: Archaeological Investigations in the City of Bukhara

    Semans Auditorium (Room 117), Belk Visual Arts Center 315 N. Main St., Davidson, NC, United States

    About the lecture: Five extensive seasons of archaeological fieldwork have yielded a veritable treasure trove of new information about the long, complex history of the city of Bukhara, which was once a key node along the fabled “Silk Roads.” This presentation will introduce new data derived from finds and observations made at a series of […]

  • Highly Educated Slaves and Freedmen in Republican Rome

    John Cabot University - Aula Magna Regina Via della Lungara 233, Roma, Roma, Italy

    Slaves and freedmen played an important yet understudied role in the literary culture of the Roman Republic. Though their work went largely uncredited, they fulfilled vital roles as editors, researchers, and collaborators in the service of Rome’s literary and political elite. During this public lecture, Prof. Flower (Princeton University) -- Rome-SPQR Society Choice Lecturer - […]

  • Cooking in the Bronze Age: What Ancient Pots Can Tell Us About Everyday Life in Crete

    UNCG Greensboro
    Hybrid Event

    A great variety of cooking pots are found in the archaeological record across geographical areas and time periods. Significant distinctions exist in vessel morphologies, fabrics, sizes and manufacturing techniques. To offer one explanation as to why these design differences exist, I have utilized an experimental approach to building and testing pottery to illuminate the probable […]

  • A Deep Dive into Deep Time: Archaeology Underwater

    Toledo Museum of Art (Little Theater) 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, United States

    A lecture: The phrase “underwater archaeology" conjures notions of shipwrecks, ships lost at sea, and the dramatic catastrophes that sank them; however, the archaeology underwater can also reveal details about ancient landscapes that contain a record of past human occupations. Many of these sites are on the earth's continental shelves where vast stretches of shallow, […]

  • TALK & SENSORY TOUR: Art and Science Mingle in Medieval Gardens of Al-Andalus

    McGovern Centennial Gardens, Hermann Park 1500 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United States

    Explore the rich intersection of art, science, and nature in the medieval Muslim gardens of al-Andalus. This engaging program delves into how landscape, architecture, and water worked together to create spaces that were both sustainable and beautiful. Pollen studies show how these gardens reflected a deep understanding of ecology and design. Following the presentation, enjoy […]

  • Ancestors, Tombs, and Treasure. New Work at the Mycenaean Greek Cemetery of Aidonia

    Butler University Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    The Mycenaean Cemetery at Aidonia has been shaped by looting and a international struggle for the repatriation of precious artifacts. This talk tells the story of Aidonia’s troubled past and highlights new archaeological work that sheds light on the secrets of Mycenaean Greek ancestors.