A holistic study of five key texts of Athenian oratory, this book unravels the complex cultural constructions of sexual labor in classical Athens and offers a new perspective on the history of sex laborers in ancient Greece.
CLAS3F75: Archaeological Practicum, Maritime Heritage of Southeast Sicily.
Approx. dates: June 18 – July 25, 2022.
Project ‘U Mari (“the sea” in local Sicilian dialect) explores the maritime heritage of southeast Sicily, examining millennia of connections across the Mediterranean. Participants study artifacts from shipwrecks in the area, conduct underwater survey at the ancient fishing port of Vendicari, and document the material culture and traditions of tuna fishing and contemporary voyages, considering how best to preserve and engage the public with this diverse maritime past. Students earn one full credit at the 3rd-year level in tandem with scuba certification. For information and application contact Dr. Elizabeth Greene, Department of Classics, egreene@brocku.ca
CLAS 3F75: Archaeological Practicum: Khavania/Gournia
Archaeological Projects in Crete, Greece, 4 weeks in June / July 2022.
The Khavania Archaeological Project is investigating a Bronze Age Minoan harbour site on the western coast of the Mirabello Bay in eastern Crete, Greece. Participants will have the opportunity either to participate in excavations of the site or will aid in the processing and analysis of artifactual materials from Khavania as well as the nearby Minoan site of Gournia (www.gournia.org). Students earn one full credit at the 3rd-vear level. For information and application contact Dr. Angus Smith, Department of Classics, rsmith@brocku.ca.
From Wednesday, December 1, 3.30pm visitors to the Department of Classics can view “Perspectives on Roman Nature”, a poster exhibition of work by students from Nature and the Roman Landscape (CLAS 4P67). These posters are publicly available throughout Winter Term 2022 to view at your own leisure.
Starting Monday November 15, 2021 you can visit IC 304B to take advantage of the experience and skills of third and fourth year Classics students!
The Marzamemi Project Field Report by Justin Leidwanger, Elizabeth S. Greene, and Andrew Donnelly has just been published on AJA Online. The report covers the 2013-2019 fieldseasons of excavating a 6th century CE shipwreck off the southeast coast of Sicily.
Dr Greene would like to thank the many Brock students who have volunteered for the project over the years: Michael Anderson, Calantha Babineau, Sydney Bryk, Carol Buckingham, Charles Craik, Nicole Gavin, Liz Hoffer, Esther Knegt, Aileen Lawless, Colin Mackenzie, Alex Moore, Matthew Snider. Additional students who enrolled in the Brock practicum from elsewhere are: Sarah Crabbe, Kyle Hubbard, and Sheri Kapahnke.
We might not be able to travel the world this spring but the Department of Classics has created two new spring courses to look forward to!
CLAS/VISA 3V20 Virtual Study Tour of Italy (0.5 credit)
Archaeological and art historical investigation of Etruscan and Roman Italy. Archaeological sites and museums that will be visited virtually through synchronous and asynchronous online sessions include Rome, Pompeii, Hadrian’s Villa, Cerveteri, and Tarquinia. Coursework will also involve movies and some cooking! The course will run for five weeks from early May to early June.
Offered online.
Restriction: Permission of the Instructor.
Contact Dr Carrie Murray for more information.
CLAS/HIST 3V70 Digital Modeling in Archaeology (0.5 credit) 
Introduction to digital modeling of archaeological artifacts, alongside ethical considerations associated with their utilization. Course includes training in computer applications for processing and analysis of digital models created as part of the Marzamemi Maritime Heritage Project. If in-person contact is possible, we will also produce models locally using photogrammetry, laser scanning, and structured light scanning.
Offered online.
Restriction: permission of the Instructor.
Contact Dr Elizabeth Greene for more information.
Recent excavations in Piazza Emanuele II in Rome have revealed the pleasure gardens, Horti Lamiani, connected with Caligula. An exciting new exhibition is being mounted to display the numerous sculptures and other finds from the site. See the NY Times article for more information.
Brock’s resident expert on ancient Roman gardens, Dr Katharine T. von Stackelberg, was interviewed by Salon to get her take on the importance of the Horti Lamiani. See the Salon article for more.
Apply for the Canadian Classical Association’s Desmond Conacher Scholarship for a $3000 prize, applications are due April 1st.
See the CAC website for details
Dr Liz Greene, from Brock’s Department of Classics, is due to give three upcoming research talks online about maritime archaeology in the ancient Mediterranean. Because of the pandemic these will all be available to join online. Please use the suggested links from the other institutions for further details.
Friday, February 19, 2021 @12:00 PM EST
“Ephemeral Heritage: Migration, Boats and Heritage in the Central Mediterranean Passage.”
Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World Lecture Series, University of Pennsylvania.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 @6:00 PM EST
“Exchange in the Age of Lyric Poetry: The 6th-century BCE Shipwreck at Pabuç Burnu, Turkey.”
New York Society of the Archaeological Institute of America, New York, NY.
March 2021– Further details TBD
“Ephemeral Heritage: Migration, Boats and Heritage in the Central Mediterranean Passage.”
Department of Classics, Western University, London, ON.
