Photograph of front of small, rounded alabastron with light buff clay and decoration of a Sphinx against neutral gray backround.

2006.34.T, Early Corinthian Alabastron

May 8, 2018

An Early Corinthian alabastron, dated c. 570 B.C.E., decorated with the image of a sphinx.

Photograph of yellowish-tan-colored amphora against neutral gray background.

2006.36.T, Boeotian Amphora

May 8, 2018

A Late Geometric Boeotian amphora with applied snake decoration.

Image of ancient Roman mosaic of men standing with spears

112th Distinguished Research Lecture

May 1, 2018

Professor Elspeth Dusinberre - Archaeology, Imperialism, and What It Means To Be Human. Understanding how the Achaemenid Empire worked, the processes and effects of imperialism, can—if we wish—allow us a different glimpse into our own lives as well.

Greek Vase

Religion and Economics of the Sea

April 23, 2018

Religion and the Economics of the Sea at the Bronze Age-Iron Age transition Barbara Kowalzig, NYU Monday, April 23 5PM in HUMN 135 The paper explores fundamentally new conceptions of maritime economic and social connectivity taking shape at the Bronze Age-Iron Age transition in Greece and the Near East. According...

Roman Fresco of women dancing

Subaltern Women, Sexual Violence, and Trauma in Ovid's Amores

April 20, 2018

Subaltern Women, Sexual Violence, and Trauma in Ovid's Amores Dr. Jessica Wise Classics Department, Colorado College Friday, April 20 3:30 PM in HUMN 1B80 Subaltern Women, Sexual Violence, and Trauma in Ovid's Amores A study of Ovid's Amores which focuses on depictions of trauma endured by subaltern women. Ovid's dramatization...

Photograph of pedestalled skyphos with lid in place against a neutral gray background.

2006.28ab.T, Boeotian Pedestalled Skyphos with LidÌý

April 10, 2018

A Late Geometric pedestalled skyphos with lid from Boeotia.

Photograph of a small, rounded jug, tan with brown decoration, against a neutral gray background.

2006.26.T, Cypriot Juglet

April 10, 2018

An Early Iron Age juglet from Cyprus.

Photograph of stirrup jar, tan with reddish-brown slip decoration, from side angle against neutral gray background.

2006.22.T, Mycenaean Stirrup Jar

April 10, 2018

A Late Helladic IIIA stirrup jar.

Photograph of squat jar, tan with brown slip decoration, from side against neutral gray background.

2006.24.T, Mycenaean Squat Jar

April 10, 2018

A Late Helladic IIIA three-handled squat jar.

Photo of several students who are McNair Scholars

Nominations for McNair Scholars

April 10, 2018

McNair Scholars are from underserved backgrounds and demonstrate strong academic potential for graduate school. They are first-generation and low-income students, or students historically underrepresented in graduate education, who are interested in earning a doctoral degree in their field. McNair Scholars receive a research stipend, paid travel opportunities, faculty mentorship, and...

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