by schoepho | Jul 27, 2015 | Research Blog
It was a hot day, like every other, in the land of Turkey when Kirbus the Great looked upon the dusty walls of his new home on the Cragos of Antiochia. Accompanied by his faithful, and wiser, companions Anna the Fearless and Lizzy the Mighty, Kirbus directed his eyes...
by Kit | Jul 27, 2015 | Research Blog
When I first decided to take this course, I knew that I would be immersed in ancient history, but it was only during this past week that I realized the extent to which that this was possible. In attempts to work on wall preservation, I re-enacted the process that the...
by mumfor1 | Jul 27, 2015 | Research Blog
Never have I hated an alarm clock so much. Every morning, at five o’clock sharp, I drag myself out of bed and feel my way to the light switch, received by a chorus of groans from the other five girls in the room. For the next half hour, I bumble around the room,...
by Ian Henley | Jul 27, 2015 | Research Blog
Thus far, Turkey has been nothing short of amazing! However, I have come to realize that this kind of marvelous can come with a price. From the plants, to the rocks, to the wildlife, and finally to the sea, everything is out to get you. But not in the Australia...
by hubler1 | Jul 27, 2015 | Research Blog
The first full week of excavating is now behind us. Muscles are sore and our trenches are becoming deep. A few interesting features have been uncovered in the last few days, which I will talk about later. We have settled into our work areas for the reminder of the dig...
by brownmt | Jul 26, 2015 | Research Blog
Today was another returning because it was today that the group visited Anamur, quite possibly my favorite site. Maybe because it is one of the most intact sites, it has a massive necropolis, a significant bath, a theater, multiple pieces of mosaic, and my personal...
