Classics at Agnes Scott College

When did October happen? Before we get any deeper into the fall semester, we want to take a wistful look back to Summer 2025. Scottie seniors Emma Magnus and Claire Lewis (former Eta Sigma Phi officers) participated in an archaeological excavation in Portugal! They joined Princeton University's Santa Susana Archaeological Project in the Alentejo region of Portugal in their systematic exploration of a Roman villa complex. In addition to learning current field methods and bringing this important insight into daily life in the western Roman empire to light, they were able to visit nearby archaeological sites as well.

In Emma's own words: "The program I participated in was truly one of a kind. Every archaeologist, supervisor, and professor was so kind and dedicated to our experience. The devotion to ethical practices, our encouraged involvement in every process, and making sure we were comfortable was something other field school participants dream about. I absolutely loved learning about archaeology, and it was so fascinating to understand the material culture of Roman provinces hands-on! But besides the many cool things I learned (and found!) I met some really great people, and saw some incredible sites." Kudos to Emma for also receiving a Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship from the Archaeological Institute of America!

📸 Emma Magnus

A very serious library scavenger hunt in preparation for Prof. Gillespie's LDR-101 class: "Democracy & Its Critics in Ancient Greece" where students will be role-playing historical figures from Classical Athens! 🏛📚📖📜🏺💻🏛 Big thank-you to Casey Long, research librarian extraordinaire!

Delighted to announce that Emma Magnus has been awarded Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship from the Archaeological Institute of America! This is a scholarship of $2,000 for those planning to participate in fieldwork for the first time! Emma will be attending the Princeton University Santa Susana Project in Portugal this summer. We're very excited for you, Emma!