What is Classics and Archaeology?
Classics refers to the study of the Greek and Roman worlds. Multi-disciplinary in approach, it involves the studies of history, literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, drama and philosophy, in addition to the ancient languages of Greek and Latin. Archaeology is the study of ancient (and more recent) societies through the remains of their material culture. The methods of archaeology are many (excavation, remote sensing, surface survey, imaging, chemical and physical analysis to name a few) and can be applied to any area and period. The study of the physical remains of the Greek and Roman cultures and of the many other cultures that interacted with them is called Classical Archaeology.
Today our understanding of Greek and Roman culture is further enhanced by the latest digital techniques that increasingly pervade studies in archaeology, epigraphy, papyrology, and ancient science and medicine. At Queen鈥檚, students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in the latest techniques by participating in one of two archaeological excavations supervised by our own faculty, or through a variety of projects and assignments.
It can be said that studying Classics can lead to a wider appreciation of human values and achievements, and a more objective understanding of ourselves and our times. Our undergraduates have gone on to a variety of occupations and have been accepted into graduate programs nationally and internationally.
Feel free to contact any of our faculty (see our Faculty page for our experts listings), or come visit us in the department with questions you have about our courses and programs.
ACCEPTING applications for graduate studies in Classics and Archaeology for 2023-2024
Travel Awards Presentations!
Classics & Archaeology will be having the annual Travel Awards Presentations!
This event is an opportunity for our students to talk about how they used the funds during their time abroad as well as promotes the awards to other students who are considering going on excavations or abroad for academic purposes.
Awards:
The Ross Kilpatrick Student Initiatives Fund and Classics Travel Grant
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
Time: 2:30
Location: Watson Hall RM 517
Please read the poster for details! Travel Awards Presentation Poster
Faculty News
Dr. Cristiana Zaccagnino will be presenting a paper at the Gian Francesco Gamurrini Conference in Milan!
The link to the conference can be found Be sure to read the Program!
Topic:
Gamurrini outside Italy: International contacts with Scholars and Museums
Date: Monday, October 21st, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Classics & Archaeology Newsletter!
Classics & Archaeology is excited to present our Annual Newsletter! 2023 was full of excitement but was not without its trials!
To read all about what went on in 2023, be sure to click HERE for the full Newsletter!
Student Spotlight
Spotlight on Anna Smythe, a new addition to our Graduate Masters program this year! Anna has published two papers, to read more about them, click HERE!
Classics and Archaeology Presents...
The Colloquium Speaker Series is an ongoing series of talks by Professors from other universities discussing their areas of specialization.
Classics and Archaeology Presents...
PhD Candidate, Julien Dechevez, on Wednesday, October 9th, at 2:30 pm in WatsonHall, room 517!
We hope to see you there!
Student Spotlight
Spotlight on Pungavi Linghan who recently joined our Graduate Masters program! Pungavi did an interview with the CFRC as she was a winning presenter at the Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference 2023. To Listen to the Podcast, click HERE!