The ancient Mediterranean was home to a diverse array of cultures in close contact with each other through trade, warfare, and colonization. This course will study a variety of Greco-Roman responses ...

The strategic, cultural, and economic significance of ancient Greek colonies in the Black Sea and their enduring legacy.

Examine human cultural development in western Asia ... The Department of Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion. The subject matter of our ...

During a search conducted last year between Oct. 7 and 11, a team of underwater archaeologists unearthed a sweeping port in ...

Island hopping in the Mediterranean is a seamless blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. With so many islands to ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices in the ancient city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the ...

Roughly 8,000-year-old remains unearthed from present-day Tunisia held a surprise: European hunter-gatherer ancestry.

Analysis - The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked ...