I know that some students out there are thinking about pursuing an M.A. or Ph.D. in Classics — in recent years, more and more CofC students have been going to grad school in Classics. I thought that this blog would be a great place to post information that would be helpful to people who are…Continue Reading Considering Graduate School in Classics?
1,930 years ago on August 24 …
On this day, 1,930 years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted burying the neighboring cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum beneath ash and mud. A bad day for Romans living in the bay of Naples, but as it turns out, a very useful one for folks interested in studying the social history of the Roman world. Pliny the…Continue Reading 1,930 years ago on August 24 …
Emperor Vespasian’s birth-place found
A large Roman villa (some 150,000 sq. ft.) has been found near the ancient city of Falacrinae — known to be the birthplace of the emperor Vespasian (emperor A.D. 69-79). Excavations are underway, and given the size, location, and rich appointments of the villa, it seems likely to have been associated with the Flavian family. …Continue Reading Emperor Vespasian’s birth-place found
What’s new in Pompeii?
I found a great short article in USA Today talking about new studies involving Pompeii. There is so much interesting work going on at the site — and artifacts are on exhibit at museums around the world….Continue Reading What’s new in Pompeii?
Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
A few weeks ago I took a trip up north and visited the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Over the years I had often come across discussions of pieces in the Walters collection, and had long wanted to visit. It is terrific — one of the finest museums I have visited in the U.S. They…Continue Reading Walters Art Museum in Baltimore