by Erik Lee | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
Where people lived throughout history has always been something that, until the beginning of Spring semester, was something that I always thought was static throughout history. You got a house, and people live in it, and that was the end of it, or so I thought. While...
by Fontina Battaglia | Jul 10, 2026 | Research Blog
In uncovering Antiochia, I am interested in the cultural connections to the city’s past and present, before and after the Roman Empire. Reading about the city and its people’s ability to welcome Roman culture but keep their own is fascinating and...
by Henry Worden | Jul 10, 2026 | Research Blog
After spending time familiarizing myself with the readings, I am mostly just really excited to have a glimpse into the world of people who lived a life so different from mine. I think until I am on the site I will not be able to fully grasp what it was like to be a...
by Lily Molinaro | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
In preparation for our archaeological work at Antiochia ad Cragum, I am most interested in seeing and identifying the structures and household objects that we will be excavating. I honestly have no idea what we can expect to see or find, and I am excited to explore...
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...
