Browsing Classical Studies by Subject "archaeology"
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From Wool to Warp and Weft: Approaching Ancient Greek Textile Work through Experimental Archaeology
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-19)Due to the perishable nature of the work performed by women throughout much of ancient history, little physical evidence survives to study directly. This research is an exploration of the process of wool-working employed ... -
Posturing Horses: Xenophon on Biomechanical Soundness in The Art of Horsemanship
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-12)As early as the Bronze Age, ancient Greek horses shared in the social status of the military elite. The ritual inclusion of horses and their equipment in burial practices from the Bronze Age to the Classical period marked ...