by Jacob Halvorson | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
After reading more about the history and background of Antiochia, I became interested in numerous different layers of the story. First of all, I found the exploration of daily life under shifting empires and cultures immensely fascinating. I would love to find out...
by Margaret Ahlberg | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
Antiochia ad Cragum is a city celebrated for its monumental architecture, impressive urban planning, and imperial prominence within the ancient Roman world. While its architecture and artifacts provide valuable insight into the city’s political and cultural...
by Whitney Cowan | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
When studying the abdication of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, I was very pleasantly surprised by the story-telling prowess of the coin. As cocky and all powerful men often do, Sulla revealed his lack of humility and overwhelming love for himself quite willingly, leaving an...
by Bethany Burt | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
This internship will allow me to study and explore a part of history that has interested me for years. I have always taken an interest in the domestic lives of people of the past. I love learning how they would conduct their day, what they would eat, and what the...
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...
by Kate Lindsay | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
After I read about the site of Antiochia and other ancient cities in the area, there are so many things I am eager to learn more about, and I find it hard to pick just one. I have always found that being able to see and experience something with my own eyes makes it...
by Lydia Shannon | Jul 7, 2026 | Research Blog
What excites me the most about studying at Antiochia is the artifacts created by human hands and minds, like pots and coins. I consider myself to be an artist, and I think that creation is one of the truest forms of expression. The artifacts won’t only express...
by Margo Thomas | Jul 4, 2026 | Research Blog
What I am most interested in is studying the specific artifacts which are unique to the Antiochia area, or may not be as prevalent in other parts of the Roman Empire. This includes the fact that Antiochia was one of the few cities permitted to mint coins, so I’m...
by Elijah Samuelson | Jul 3, 2026 | Research Blog
As I prepare to leave my own home and fly to Gazipaşa, I find myself thinking about the homes we will be excavating in the city of Antiochia ad Cragum. What will these structures look like? How were they designed? What functions did their rooms hold? How was space...
by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Aug 28, 2025 | Research Blog
One thing my time in Gazipasa has taught me is always to be prepared to be humbled. I think the greatest piece of advice I could have received prior to my arrival was to be prepared to be humbled in all aspects. I knew the work would be challenging, and I was aware...
