Amy S. Dane, freelance lecturer, global traveler and photographer Crowning the Athenian Acropolis, the Parthenon is an icon symbolizing the dawn of democracy in Western Civilization.  Why did the 5th century B.C.E. Athenians build such an expensive and exceptional temple?  What communal significance did it have for them?  After exploring the architectural elements and sculptural […]

Do you trust archaeologists to tell you the truth about the past? The World Economic Forum recently announced that public trust in traditional journalism is at an all-time low. People increasingly rely on other sources for information, particularly new electronic media and partisan cable channels. The same trend is observed in ancient history and archaeology […]