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Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome
- Narrated by: John R. Hale
- Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Over the years, Classical archaeology has evolved from a pastime of collectors and antiquarians to a mature science. Today, the field is a multidisciplinary effort that involves not only traditional diggers, but also geologists, geographers, anthropologists, and linguists.These 36 lectures introduce you to this fascinating field of study. Professor Hale guides you through dozens of ancient sites with the skill of a born storyteller.
The riveting narrative unfolds like a series of detective stories and provides a new perspective from which to view the world of the Greeks and Romans, resurrecting them in all their glory and affording us a better grasp of cultures that have greatly influenced our own.
A series of exciting archaeological sites that provides you with a detailed idea of what Classical archaeology entails, as well as insights into the details of ancient Greek and Roman life. These case studies - involving both famous sites and discoveries unknown outside the field - include the city of Troy, the Athenian Agora, and the Cape Gelidonya Shipwreck.
Through an analysis of these and other riveting sites, you get a superb sampling of Classical archaeology and learn how it combines ancient history, anthropology, ethnography, comparative religion, art history, engineering, historical linguistics, paleobotany, and other pursuits with a dash of Indiana Jones-style adventure.
Mysteries abound in this course, and in the end, you'll view the world of the Greeks and Romans not as a sequence of historical events but as an immense living organism; a system in which society, culture, and the natural environment interact in dynamic, creative, and sometimes destructive ways.
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- Sam Nutting
- 22-08-17
Informative and Entertaining
Great series of lectures. Really enjoyed listening to them and learning about the world of archaeology.
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- Silenced by Amazon
- 12-06-16
A seemingly dry subject is made exciting
Would you listen to Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome again? Why?
Yes, I have listened to this more than once. It is a fascinating discussion of archaeology for a newcomer.
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This lecture series is a fascinating survey of the history of archaeology for the newcomer. I did not think I would like it but it is difficult not to carry on to the next lecture all the time to listen to it in one sitting! Highly recommended!
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- JH
- 09-03-16
Perfect!
Good speaker, well presented and in a light enough way that didn't get boring. Subject covered comprehensively. Made me even more determined to go for a degree in archaeology!
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- Vince Furnier
- 06-05-21
superb raconteur, well researched lectures
not only is Prof Hale an outstanding academic in his field of study, his lively, entertaining and well researched lectures are an absolute pleasure to listen to. i hung on every word. Thoroughly recommended, and this from someone who normally avoids reviewing .
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- Mark H
- 27-01-22
Brilliant
I am no novice to Greece and Rome yet loved all 18 hours or so if this. Great narration, great coverage of all archeological facets and I am leaving this course with an element of sadness but hope the next of the Great Courses will be as good.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-01-23
Brilliant
I learnt (US - learned) so much from this course. It's absolutely fascinating, well presented and covers so much. A must for anyone interested in the time period.
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- Hadley
- 07-07-21
Comprehensive, entertaining, thought-provoking
This is a huge audio book covering everything in Classical Archaeology to a very decent level of depth. Value for money is 10/10
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- Audible Listener
- 24-05-22
Excellent!
Highly enjoyable listen. Hale's enthusiasm for his subject is contagious. I learnt a tremendous amount and will definitely delve deeper into antiquity archaeology (as well as visiting some of the sites he mentioned!).
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- roisin duggan
- 20-04-23
Fantastic
Fascinating journey through classical archaeology and the historical sites all over Europe as evidence of each section really reinforce it, makes you want to visit Greece and Rome
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