Amazons: Ancient Warrior Women as Powerful Role Models for Women Today
Connie Skibinski, PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle, contrasts ancient Amazons against modern filmic adaptations of Wonder Woman and Andromache
How to Meditate Like a Roman Emperor
On World Meditation Day, Madeleine Bower contemplates the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and their continuing relevance in the context of our year-long global pandemic
Who to Trust When Giving Birth in Ancient Greece, Gods or Midwives?
On International Day of the Midwife, AAIA Volunteer, Katherine King, examines the options available to women in ancient Greece
The Force and its Ancient Origins
This Star Wars Day, AAIA Volunteer, Daniela Pizarro delves into the ancient inspirations underpinning The Force
Board Games in Ancient Greece: a matter of life and death
For the ancient Greeks, gaming was more than just a way to pass the time. Dr Stavros Paspalas gives an in-depth look at board games in this public lecture
“It’s just a thin wafer…” Technical Skills Workshop Review: Thin Section Preparation with Sydney Analytical
For archaeologists, ceramics provide a wealth of information. Practically indestructible fragments of ancient pottery and terracotta can reveal the technical capacities and social practices of past peoples through petrographical analyses. This involves taking extremely thin sections of the material, a challenging, but vital skill.