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Feb 18, 20223 min read

The Archaeology of Textiles - by Anna Henderson

Textiles are a rare piece of material culture from the ancient world, but they can tell us a lot about ancient societies and everyday life.

Dec 26, 20211 min read

Quiz: Are you a Centurion or a Tirones? Find out in our Classics Quiz and test your knowledge

Take our Classics Quiz to learn what Roman Legion rank you'd be. This is not a test of knowledge for the faint-hearted! Good luck soldier!

Sep 10, 20214 min read

The Pergamon Altar - by Jess Huang

The Pergamon Altar is a symbol of the reign of the Attalids in Asia Minor, and a great example of how ancient art is multifaceted.

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Aug 25, 20217 min read

The Nine Cities of Troy - by Aumia Haq

Troy was the site of the mythological Trojan War, but the real archaeological site shows the complex history of the city through time.

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Apr 21, 20214 min read

Archaeological Methods: Excavation and Beyond - by Anna Henderson

Archaeology can tell us a lot about human history, and the methods used by archaeologists vary from excavation to surveys.

Oct 26, 20207 min read

The So-Called 'Alexander' Sarcophagus: A Confluence of Cultures

The so-called 'Alexander' Sarcophagus reveals to us how the different cultures of Greece, Macedon and Persia may have interacted.

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