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Archaeology and geekery collide:

Posted by: Ace on: August 21, 2009

So I was looking at the subject profiles for the archaeology course at my university.
Budding archaeologists at my uni are trained at something called the Teaching Archaelogical Research Discipline In Simulation site, which is generally known by its acronym.
Thus I came across this on the uni website:

 
And of course, this being a top university the TARDIS site [...]

Highlights in Archaeology/Ancient History

Posted by: Ace on: August 16, 2009

Week Three.
Ancient History
I was reading Livy in research for my essay, when I came across this particular quote.
 Hasdrubal had sent for him by letter, when scarce yet arrived at manhood; and the matter had even been discussed in the senate, the Barcine faction using all their efforts, that Hannibal might be trained to military service [...]

Highlights in Archaeology/Ancient History

Posted by: Ace on: August 8, 2009

I’ve been rather busy lately;  as I type, I am in my second week of university, studying archaeology and ancient history. It’s as awesome as I had hoped.
Anyway, I’ve decided I’m going to post some of the more interesting facts, photographs, and quotes from the lecturers every week. So here we go.
Week One.
Ancient History
My favorite [...]