Blog #117: Teaching Ancient in a Digital Age: an NEH-Funded Institute for Ancient Mediterranean Studies Educators with Christine Johnston and Leigh Anne Lieberman

In this week’s blog post, Drs Christine Johnston and Leigh Anne Lieberman introduce us to their new NEH-funded project, “Teaching Ancient in a Digital Age.” This institute aims to equip Ancient Mediterranean studies faculty with essential digital skills and resources that take into account the evolving educational landscapes. Through virtual and in-person workshops, participants will develop lesson plans focused on data and digital literacy, which will enhance student engagement and prepare them to teach using the newest digital technologies applied through pedagogical best practices.

Blog Post #102: The Mediterranean Antiquities Provenance Research Alliance with Mireille Lee

In this week’s blog post we interview Dr. Mireille Lee on her work with the Foundation for Ethical Stewardship of Cultural Heritage (FESCH) and the Mediterranean Antiquities Provenance Research Alliance (MAPRA). Here, she takes us through the issues with undocumented antiquities and the ethical issues that arise when looted objects end up in university and museum collections.