Monthly Archives: June 2017
Kait on Day Three: Archaeology in the Lab
Today was the earliest wake up so far, but it wasn’t nearly as rough as I thought it would be. Granted I did have a siesta in the middle of it, so that helped in the afternoon. This morning we … Continue reading
Stephanie on Day Three: A Trip of A Lifetime
The adventure begins in Athens, a city that is truly stunning from every angle — from the Acropolis looming large over the city, to the Cretaceous limestone hill of Mount Lycabettus (300 meters above sea level) — both constant reminders … Continue reading
Object Analysis: The Stele of Hegeso
By: Lauren Thurner What do you think of when you hear the word, tombstone? An image of a graveyard may have popped into your mind or possibly the letters RIP with a corresponding name and date. These are all characteristics … Continue reading
The Stars of the Acropolis
By: Stephanie Semenuk Girl Power! They are tall, curvaceous and breathtakingly elegant. No, I am not describing the latest female pop group but rather the stunning Caryatids of ancient Greece. Reaching 7 1/2 feet (2.31m), these beautifully crafted apricot-tinted marble … Continue reading
Will on Day Two: Adventure to the Acropolis
June 6 The Athenian Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysus and New Acropolis Museum were the sights set for the group to visit today. After waking up with just enough time for food, the group left the hotel. The Acropolis is a … Continue reading
Sabrina on Day One
Greece Study Tour: Sabrina on day one The final members of our group arrived in Athens Monday morning around nine thirty. Once we got to the hotel we dropped our bags and headed up to the rooftop restaurant, hearing that … Continue reading
Megan on Korai of the Acropolis
Korai in Ancient Greek means maidens (plural, kore is maiden), or a female who is just at marriageable age. This was much different than in modern times, since girls came of marriageable age as early as 12 years old. For … Continue reading
#brockodyssey2017 begins
I am just getting ready (and excited!) to embark on a two week trip to Greece with 21 students. We are arriving in Athens and from there will make our way up to Delphi and then back down into the … Continue reading
