Classics & NES Lecture: Catherine P. Foster

Dr Catherine P. Foster (Argus Cultural Property Consultants) will give a talk titled "Beyond Borders: International Collaborations in Cultural Heritage" in Gilman 130G. Abstract: "This paper explores the inspiring stories and transformative initiatives that unite nations, institutions, and individuals in safeguarding and celebrating our collective legacy. Join us as we showcase the power of collaboration […]

The Amarna Letters: A One-Day de Bragança Endowed Symposium @ George Washington

Gelman Library, B108 2130 H Street Northwest Washington, DC 20052 2130 H St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The GWU Capital Archaeological Institute and the Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the George Washington University presents a one-day, de Bragança endowed symposium dedicated to the Amarna Letters, a collection of diplomatic correspondence from the 14th century BCE that provides a unique glimpse into the political landscape of the […]

NES Department Lecture: Murat Akar

Murat Akar, Director of the Tell Atchana/Alalakh Excavations and Associate Professor of Archaeology at Mustafa Kemal University (Hatay, Türkiye), will give a talk titled "Environment, Imperial Collapse, and Societal Resilience: Recent Results from the Land of Alahtum, Kingdom of Mukish." The lecture will take place in Gilman 130G at 5pm.

AIA Henry T. Rowell Lecture: Glenn Schwartz

The Baltimore Society of The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) welcomes Glenn Schwartz of The Johns Hopkins University to give a talk titled "Living Dead: Memory, Sacrifice and the 'Royal' Tombs at Umm el-Marra, Syria." The talk will take place in Gilman Hall 50.

Ancient Science Conference

The Department of Classics at Johns Hopkins University will host a graduate conference called "Beyond the Page: the Hidden Worlds of Ancient Science" on March 7-8, 2025. Keynote speakers include Prof. Claire Bubb (ISAW, NYU) and Prof. Monika Amsler (Universität Bern). Much of our knowledge of ancient science – an activity characterized by processes such […]