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Dr. Michael Glascock (MU) lectures on Archaeometry Nov. 4

Archaeometry – Using Scientific Techniques to Answer Questions in Archaeology
Dr. Michael D. Glascock, Archaeometry Laboratory, University of Missouri-Columbia

Archaeometry involves the application of scientific techniques and methodologies in the laboratory or in the field to investigate research questions of interest to archaeology. The range of archaeometry research includes the following major themes: (1) prospection; (2) dating; (3) conservation; (4) materials characterization; and (5) provenance/sourcing.  Continue reading

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Dr. Joseph Hughes delivers “Last Lecture”

Dr. Joseph Hughes, professor of Classical Languages and Antiquities Program Coordinator, presented a talk, “Ars Longa Vita Brevis,” on September 16 as part of the Student Activity Council’s Last Lecture Series. The talk covered the literary theme of katabasis, or descent to the underworld and its role in his private life.

The podcast of this talk can be watched on the MSU YouTube channel or downloaded MSU’s iTunesU site.

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