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...
