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...
