Classical archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome / taught by John R. Hale.
Classical archaeology, the excavation and analysis of ancient Greek and Roman sites, has been one of the leading branches of archaeology, pioneering its basic methods and major innovations. In these 36 half-hour lectures, Dr. John R. Hale of the University of Louisville guides the listener through 1...
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| Language: | English |
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Chantilly, VA :
Teaching Co.,
[2006], ©2006.
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| Edition: | Library edition. |
| Series: | Great courses (DVD). Ancient & medieval history.
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| Physical Description: | 6 videodiscs (1,080 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 3 course guidebooks (22 cm). |
| Format: | Video DVD |
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Classical archaeology, the excavation and analysis of ancient Greek and Roman sites, has been one of the leading branches of archaeology, pioneering its basic methods and major innovations. In these 36 half-hour lectures, Dr. John R. Hale of the University of Louisville guides the listener through 18th-century excavations at Herculaneum and Pompeii, tours many important archaeological sites or discoveries, from the Bronze Age to late antiquity, and takes a thematic approach in exploring what archaeology has contributed to knowledge of ancient diet, entertainment, engineering, slavery, religion, the role of women, and other topics. |
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| Note: | Thirty six 30-minute lectures on 6 DVDs. Course guidebook contains lecture outlines, timelines, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliographical references. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | DE80 .H35 2006 VideoDVD |
| ISBN: | 9781598032130 1598032135 |
| System Details: | DVD. |
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Lecturer: John R. Hale, director of liberal studies, University of Louisville. |