by Claire Malone | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
Personally, I like to picture myself stumbling into an interview room looking frazzled and dusty as I usually do when coming back from a day at site. I think that’ll really set the precedent for what we’ve been doing for the past few weeks, and I’m so proud of myself...
by Claire Malone | Jul 26, 2026 | Research Blog
As much as I’ve enjoyed ripping rocks out of the ground with a pickaxe like a dirt-covered version of the Grim Reaper, it’s been exciting to finally begin finding substantial clues as to what this complex might have been. Two rock parties in and we’ve hit soil change!...
by Claire Malone | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
First and foremost, I am incredibly thankful that I heeded other’s advice to not bring any clothing that I am remotely emotionally attached to on this dig. I’m 3 loads of laundry in and I see little to no progress in removing the dirt stains from my tank tops! I...
by Claire Malone | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
I find the Roman Empire to be just as interesting as the next person does, but after sitting with the readings for a while I am starting to realize that the smaller communities under its broad reach are equally (if not maybe even more) fascinating. One of the aspects...
