Tag: archaeology

Felicia Beardsley, professor of anthropology, discussed whether there are alternate ways to properly date the prehistoric site of Nan Madol in Pohnpei, Micronesia, without destroying its natural foundation during a faculty lecture in the Quay Davis Executive Board Room on Tuesday.

Jonathan Reed, professor of religion and interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, described the difference between science and pseudo-science in his lecture Monday in the President’s Dining Room.

Interim Dean of the College of Art and Sciences Jonathan Reed, gave a lecture on Saturday in the President’s Dining Room concerning the ancient society of Pompeii, prior to its demise.

The media tends to portray the Middle East’s archeology negative, said Jonathan Reed, professor of religion at the University of La Verne, in his presentation at the Duke Archeology, Politics and the Media Conference at Duke University last month.

Jonathan Reed, professor of religion, shared his work on mortality and morbidity in ancient Galilee on Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room to an audience of students and faculty.

Felicia Beardsley, associate professor of anthropology, presented her research on radio carbon dating and brought oral history to life as part of the Faculty Research Lecture Series that was held on Wednesday at noon in the President’s Dining Room before 20 audience members.