by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Jul 17, 2025 | Research Blog
I am most excited to see the Antiochia site in its physical and geographical context. After reading extensively on the site and examining the photos, I still lack a clear understanding of the site’s current condition and the appearance of its surrounding...
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...