by meyerse | Aug 8, 2015 | Research Blog
During my time here in Turkey, I’ve learned many new interesting things about the way people live here and have learned to fit in with the environment. I think it is amazing just how resilient and adaptable humans can be, since we can survive in such a range of...
by davis5 | Aug 8, 2015 | Research Blog
As you probably know, each weekend we take a field trip to a different archaeological site in the area. Today’s journey brought us to Lamos, the summer retreat for the wealthy people of antiquity. It was a beautiful day to visit; after a harrowing bus ride up into the...
by brownmt | Aug 8, 2015 | Research Blog
I thought it would be entertaining to post a snapshot of my average dig day schedule, even an exaggerated one, so here it goes: 4:50am – wake up…groan…hide face in pillow…get out of bed…stumble around in dark…get blinded by bathroom light...
by meyerse | Aug 8, 2015 | Research Blog
This trip to Turkey has been a wonderful experience for me, and through it I have been able to experience some different customs, traditions, and ways of life. In particular, I’ve done a few activities while here that make me feel as though I have a better...
by brownmt | Aug 4, 2015 | Research Blog
I want to talk about Turkey for this one. I want to talk about my experiences, interactions, what have you, with this country that I have been living in for the past couple of weeks. I’ll start with a little background. Last year was my first visit. My dad flew...
by schoepho | Aug 4, 2015 | Research Blog
O Muses, go forth and continue to spin your golden threads and weave us the continuing tales of the Filthy Five; tales of such resounding strength that would liken the raging Achilles to a docile housecat; tales of such discovery and adventure that the conquests and...
by hubler1 | Aug 4, 2015 | Research Blog
Cultural immersion I am growing into my life as a young man, becoming wise to the ways of the world. Here and now I have a fresh new perspective on everything. At least that is how I have been thinking about it… Life and leisure is conducted in a different...
by Ian Henley | Aug 4, 2015 | Research Blog
We are all lucky to be here in Gazipasa. To have the opportunity to come to such a beautiful part of the world and to be able to do the kinds of things that we’re doing is truly something special. However, despite everything we do here, despite the amazing site,...
by seatonb | Aug 4, 2015 | Research Blog
Sleep. There could never be enough to sate this ever present hangover of exhaustion. A veneer of slowness coats every word from my mouth, becoming ever so slightly more obvious after each day, like a white plastic home security console slowly yellowing year after...
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...
