Drop by the museum to dig into Archaeology Day with the Greensboro History Museum, UNC Greensboro Department of Archaeology and Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. There will be fun activities and demonstrations for the whole family. See the event on the Greensboro History Museum website.
Discover how Egyptian pharaohs used art and monuments to showcase their political and social power in the Late Bronze Age Levant with Dr. Shane Thompson (NC Wesleyan University) in this fascinating lecture. Dive into the stories behind ancient structures and artistic expressions that shaped history and learn how they were used to communicate authority and influence.
Engage in a captivating and free public talk with Dr. Rubina Raja from Aarhus University, where she will delve into the fascinating archaeological remains of Gerasa in Jordan. Discover the rich history of this ancient city through archival material dating back to the early 20th century, and learn about the significance of these discoveries in understanding our past.
Join Dr. Simeon Ehrlich (University of Wisconsin-Madison, Institute for Research in the Humanities) in this free public lecture which explores the more than 1000 ancient Roman tombstones which record the times of death of children. Arguing that these “hour texts” were the basis of horoscopes for the dead to gain protection from deities in the afterlife, Dr. Ehrlich explores how this practice spread around the Roman Empire and transformed under Christian influence.
Join UNCG undergraduate students at this free, public event as they present their research on topics related to the ancient Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean worlds!
Adventure into the Fall 2025 semester with free donuts and coffee!
Join AMSA and the UNCG Classical Society on Stone lawn for a morning of ancient fun!
Join us for our first AMSA brown bag talk by our own Dr. John Esposito on March 19 from 12:30-1:45 Join us either in person (MHRA 1209) or via Teams by registering at https://go.uncg.edu/amsamarch19!
As part of College of Arts & Sciences Week, explore ancient Roman food and preparation techniques in this interactive (and tasty) event.
As part of College of Arts & Sciences Week, join AMSA for a public reading and discussion of the Greek philosopher Plato's Symposium, where we'll drink grape juice and debate and discuss the nature of love.
Our annual Alumni event is right around the corner! Catch up with the faculty and old friends right by campus. We'd love to see what you're up to. And, let's be honest -- your friends and family are tired of hearing you talk about the Odyssey (but we aren't)!
This talk explores the development of the archaeology of the African continent through four broad historical periods. It considers how colonialism, independence, changing intellectual traditions, and African scholarship have shaped the questions archaeologists ask and the histories they produce, before turning to a broader question: why does archaeology matter in contemporary Africa?
