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 - […]
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 […]
George M.A. Hanfmann Memorial Lecture Time TBA
Free Hybrid Lecture The Archaeology of Boston's Revolutionary Past Thursday, April 9, 6:00–7:00 pm ET, Advance registration recommended for online and in-person attendance Speaker: Joe Bagley, City Archaeologist and Director of Archaeology, Boston Archaeology Program Join Boston City Archaeologist Joe Bagley for a presentation on archaeological research that is deepening our understanding of Boston’s role […]
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, […]
Join us for a tour of the Princeton Battlefield State Park and Clarke House, the place where American independence took root. The Princeton Battlefield State Park is one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey, where General George Washington led American troops to a pivotal victory on January 3, 1777. Likewise, the […]
Teen Saturdays Workshops / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes April 11 and May 16. Advance registration required 1:00–3:30 pm Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Leer en español Join Teen Saturdays Workshop at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology this spring! High school teens, ages 13–18, are invited to explore ancient cooking […]
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 […]
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, 02138 Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm, October 5, 2025–April 26, 2026. See blackout dates.* *Blackout dates: November 30, 2025–January 25, 2026, March 15, 2026 and March 22, 2026 This free tour, led by Harvard students, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: […]
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The Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen Lecture
Katherine Harrington (UNC Greensboro)
