The Roman conquest of Greece created an architectural landscape where older Greek monuments and structures and new Roman ...
The Greeks first colonized the Bay of Naples and the various cities like Pompeii and Herculaneum that studded its sun-kissed coast in 600 BC. Centuries later, when the Romans conquered Greece in 146 ...
Travel back in time to ancient Greece this summer! In this course, we will explore ancient Greek history, mythology, art, architecture, drama, and the archeology and literature that informs us on ...
A number of scientific recreations will be displayed alongside pieces from the Met's collection. A recreation of the Met's Archaic-period Sphinx finial—which once crowned a grave stele in the Museum's ...
Classics is the study of all aspects of the life and culture of ancient Greece and Rome in their Mediterranean and broader contexts, and their enduring relevance to our lives. The Department of ...
Perhaps no other ancient city captures our imagination quite like Pompeii. The storyline is familiar: a thriving city on the Bay of Naples- a mecca of high culture and a playground of the rich- ...