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.
Women in the Present, Women in the Past
Dr Rachel Pope (University of Liverpool) recently delivered a powerhouse keynote lecture for the 'Modern' Women of the Past? Unearthing Gender and Antiquity Conference. It was recorded and you can stream it now.
Judy Birmingham: impressions and influences
It was Judy’s excited fascination and enthusiasm for archaeology and how to do it that drew me into the subject and set me on a lifetime path of research and teaching