by Riley Holets | Jul 15, 2025 | Research Blog
Do you ever imagine the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, content at home alone, not thinking too much of the world outside, until some weird wizard comes around saying “I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to...
by Gabriel Chapital de Renty | Jul 15, 2025 | Research Blog
I’m extremely excited to see the mosaics that have been uncovered at the site. Thinking about it, it’s amazing that some of these art pieces have survived through so much history: battles, earthquakes, weather, and they still stood the test of time. Stone...
by Zoe Ottinger | Jul 15, 2025 | Research Blog
I’m really excited to see coinage. Years ago, I collected quarters for the different state depictions. I enjoyed seeing what imagery was believed to represent each state best. I’m excited by the prospect of seeing the Hadrian commemorative coinage for a...
by Ella Hillis | Jul 15, 2025 | Research Blog
I am most interested in seeing the ancient city of Selinus and mosaics at the dig site. The ruins at Selinus combined with all of the nature makes it look absolutely gorgeous. There is more freedom to roam at your own pace which allows you to immerse yourself and get...
by Erin Featherstone | Jul 15, 2025 | Research Blog
After reading and learning about the way that houses and households were set up, I am most excited to see this as it translates into the real world, and be able to better understand how these worked first hand. Although it was fascinating to learn about the styles of...
by Parker Johnson | Jul 15, 2025 | Research Blog
I am most excited to see the floor mosaics of Antiochia. The detail and richness of Roman mosaics amaze me, so it will be a treat to see some in person, on site. I remember from a few years ago reading about the discovery of some of the bathroom mosaics at Antiochia...
by Chloe Peevey | Jul 14, 2025 | Research Blog
I’m most interested in seeing the evolution of architecture and art that occurred in Asia Minor under local, then Roman, then Byzantine rule. So much of written history focuses on great men, great empires, and great battles, and being able to witness some small...
by Grace Jasinski | Jul 12, 2025 | Research Blog
During my reading, I really enjoyed learning about how the architectural style of houses or public spaces evolved. Particularly, the reading by Uytterhoeven explained how decorative floors or decor had been removed or built upon to be replaced by simpler construction....
by Kyra Andresen | Jul 10, 2025 | Research Blog
I am most interested in seeing any of the ruins we have been reading about in person when I arrive at the site, especially the floor mosaics. As an Art History major, I am particularly interested in visual history, and I’ve always found mosaics fascinating! I am also...
by Mason Hill | Jul 9, 2025 | Research Blog
As I prepare to step onto the site at Antiochia for the first time, I find myself most eager to see how it all fits together. After the last months of studying previous scholars’ work on Roman archeology, experiencing my personal travels, and starting to learn more...
