An introduction to how the archaeology and management of ancient sites and artifacts from Greek and Roman civilizations is carried out in the field. Archaeologists play an important role in recovering these past civilizations, while museums help to spread the information gathered to the wider public. What happens to the thousands of objects uncovered during excavation? How do museums curate these artifacts and presented them to the public? What role do we all have in protecting and preserving these past cultures? These questions and more will be discussed through an in-depth look at archaeological projects, museum collections, and the ethical debates surrounding the study of the ancient civilizations.

How did western medicine begin? What led the Greeks to “invent” medical theories and practices? How effective were those treatments? How was the relationship between mind, body, and spirit viewed by these ancients? How can we separate medicine from other healing practices, like folk medicine, magic, and religion?

This course explores the art, monuments, sites, and archaeology of the ancient Greek world. Engaging with the excavation histories of major sites, the course will examine the Greek world through their material culture, such as pottery, statues, architecture and inscriptions. This course is a deep dive into the multiple contexts that shaped the development of Greek art and architecture from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. We will look at sites such as Knossos, Mycenae, Athens, Sparta, Olympia, Pella, and Alexandria to explore the shifts from palace to cities to kingdoms and the objects made by their inhabitants.

An introduction to how the archaeology and management of ancient sites and artifacts from Greek and Roman civilizations is carried out in the field. Archaeologists play an important role in recovering these past civilizations, while museums help to spread the information gathered to the wider public. What happens to the thousands of objects uncovered during excavation? How do museums curate these artifacts and presented them to the public? What role do we all have in protecting and preserving these past cultures? These questions and more will be discussed through an in-depth look at archaeological projects, museum collections, and the ethical debates surrounding the study of the ancient civilizations.

How did western medicine begin? What led the Greeks to “invent” medical theories and practices? How effective were those treatments? How was the relationship between mind, body, and spirit viewed by these ancients? How can we separate medicine from other healing practices, like folk medicine, magic, and religion?

Examines how warfare was conducted in ancient Greece and Rome, why wars were fought, and the effect war had on society. We trace the development of military strategy and technology, asking why some forms of combat proved so effective (e.g. Roman legions). We also think about the military as a social institution, affecting families, politics and the economy—even in peacetime. Further, we consider how warfare, often thought about in ritual terms, was deeply tied up with civic, sexual and religious identities. Finally, kinetic exercises aim to provide a sense for what it was like on an ancient battlefield.