Professor Elspeth Dusinberre will present her current work on the spectacular burial tumuli at Gordion (Turkey), the capital of ancient Phrygia and seat of the legendary (but historical) King Midas of the Golden Touch. This talk will consider material ranging from ca. 850-525 BCE. It will begin with Gordion’s oldest burial tumuli and look at […]

Archaeology lets us explore what it means to be human, but the field is shaped by those who get to participate. In this 90-minute panel discussion, five Black archaeologists will discuss their experience navigating this historically white field and the importance of community engagement, capacity building, and promoting a more inclusive space.

The University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Classics, Archaeology, and Religion (CAR) and the Museum of Art and Archaeology will be hosting an event in Ellis Library (Room 114A) to celebrate […]

Come with us to celebrate the festival of archeology and the joy of discovering our ancient past! Children and adult visitors can expect a weekend full of activities, which our […]