by ronnholm | Aug 20, 2015 | Research Blog
Living and working in Turkey for a month has been probably one of the most interesting, unique, and influential experiences of my life. I learned more than I imagined I would about myself, Turkish culture, the history of the area and yes, archaeology as well. After...
by ronnholm | Aug 11, 2015 | Research Blog
There once was a trench of three Which was called AC2E There was Anders the bitch And Marja the witch And Liza who liked to go pee Humid Turkish heat Makes our trench very sweaty I need a shower With trowel in hand Clear away the ancient dirt Sweat rolls off my brow I...
by ronnholm | Aug 3, 2015 | Research Blog
There is a reason why archaeology appeals to me; I am an intellectual glutton. I freely admit it. I have a need to ask questions and hoard as much information as I can about a variety of topics. Archaeology allows me to do both, which is deeply rewarding for me...
by ronnholm | Jul 26, 2015 | Research Blog
Our first full work week has come and gone, and although we’ve only been here for a week and a half, I feel like we’ve been in Turkey much longer than that. The other students and I have, for the most part, acclamated well to our new surroundings and our...
by ronnholm | Jul 18, 2015 | Research Blog
Looking out across the Mediterranean Sea from atop the Acropolis at Antioch, I couldn’t help but be impressed with the picturesque scene surrounding me. I’m in no way surprised that the ancient peoples living here chose this as the location for what would...
