“Dig” Deeper…
Recently, I have been obsessed with a new television series “Dig.” The show focuses on Peter, an FBI agent stationed in Jerusalem who, while...
Author Archives: Pamela Koulianos
Wingardium Leviosa! Harry Potter and Antiquity
Alright guys—no pottery knowledge today or virtual tours through ancient cities. Since I was told in my AP English class (years ago) that Harry...
A Magic Carpet ride to a Whole New World…Petra! Part I
Alright- so I am no Aladdin, and it’s not really a magic carpet. But its the closest thing. Today in particular I felt an...
From Kiln to Table: ‘Ayn Gharandal & the Late Roman Ceramics Trade in Southern Jordan (ASOR 2013)
North Carolina State University graduate students and A&P contributors Tiffany Key and Pamela Koulianos presented their poster, “From Kiln to Table: ‘Ayn Gharandal & the...
Word of the Day (Halloween edition): “Mummy”
Probably one of the most iconic figures of Halloween is the guy dressed up in toilet paper or cut up rags that wrap around...
The Ancient Channel No.5…Unguentaria and the Lady Smells of Antiquity
Alright so most people think that perfumes are something of the modern world. However, in antiquity- bathing was all too rare, and most times...
Thirsty eh?
Archaeologists find a massive wine cellar in Bulgaria! These lil gems are amphorae- or two handled, transport/ storage jars. They commonly held grain, olive...