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The purpose of this paper is to document the consequences, material and intellectual, a recent rising regard for Cycladic figures as objects connoisseur's zeal. It explores nature known corpus, which composed that have either come light through archaeological excavation or by "surfacing" on art market. growing esteem has had certain consequences their study: contexts been destroyed, means developing reliable chronological sequence lost, regional variations in figure types become blurred,...

It is now a commonplace view that fine pottery may not have formed the major part of any cargo in antiquity. The archaeological evidence shipwrecks seems to confirm held by most students ancient economy pots—both and coarse—were merely ‘parasitic’ on main items trade, staples, metals slaves. However there are some who plead special case for wares—especially figure-decorated—during archaic classical periods. J. Boardman, example, though principle agreement with general accompanied ‘more...

The nature of contemporary classical collecting is explored by studying seven celebrated new collections and exhibitions. concept provenance defined in terms an object's origins, or findspot, its modern story, history. several hundred objects these are analyzed their findspot history since unearthing. These show that the dismaying picture previously demonstrated for Cycladic antiquities applies to across board: overwhelming majority have no declared credible findspots simply surface as...

Introduction . Bloodless offerings of the most various kinds food are a common and well-known feature Greek sacrifice at all periods. The Greeks themselves thought them as gifts for gods (Plato, Euthyphr. 14c). gift was delivered by simply putting it in place, usually shrine, where god present to receive it. This form consecration has been given appropriate technical name “deposition,” distinguish from other methods consecrating food-offerings — such burning or throwing away.

Aquatic foods are a vital source of nutrients for coastal communities around the world. As global efforts accelerate to protect 30% oceans by 2030, sustainable-use marine protected areas (MPAs), which permit regulated fishing, emerge as promising approach balance conservation with local livelihoods. Here, we explore potential MPAs simultaneously support biodiversity and human nutrition, particularly in coral reef regions. Through comprehensive review analysis, identify three key pathways...

Five items of silver plate from tomb II at Vergina are inscribed with their ancient weights. The inscriptions, using the acrophonic and alphabetic systems, suggest that pieces were made to a drachma weight ca. 4.2 g. This was introduced Macedonia by Alexander Great does not appear have been used Philip II. inscriptions on add cumulative evidence provided cremated remains, black-gloss saltcellars, iconography lion-hunt frieze final resting place II, but III Arrhidaios Adea Eurydike.

In recent years scholars who have studied the problem reached what may fairly be called a consensus that Lukan Travel Narrative is primarily theological-Christological rather than geographical entity.

The recent publication of the Attic black-figured pottery from sanctuary Aphaia on Aegina has brought into question widely accepted date for construction late archaic temple and its sculpture. Much comes terrace system around which preceded building's construction. 47.7% is later than commonly assumed c. 510 destruction rebuilding temple. Using latest Studniczka-Langlotz chronology a terminus post quem provided during time Persian Wars. range also shows that fills fall same chronological...

During 2006 three major North American Museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Fine Arts Boston, and J. Paul Getty Malibu, agreed to return a significant number antiquities Italy. Acquisition information relating 26 items Italy 4 Greece from can be added details known objects returned Boston. A more detailed picture is emerging how antiquities, apparently looted Italy, were being passed through Switzerland on their way dealers Europe America. This also points toward other that...

The return of 13 classical antiquities from Boston's Museum Fine Arts (MFA) to Italy provides a glimpse into major museum's acquisition patterns 1971 1999. Evidence emerging during the trial Marion True and Robert E. Hecht Jr. in Rome is allowing Italian authorities identify that have been removed their archaeological contexts by illicit digging. Key dealers galleries are identified, with them other objects followed same route. fabrication old collections hide recent surfacing also...

By David W. J. Gill. An exploration of the issue head coverings and hairstyles in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 against background Roman portraiture, responding to C.L. Thompson's 1989 discussion Biblical Archaeologist.