Resources
A number of resources are available to broaden students’ knowledge in their study of the ancient Mediterranean world.
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Ancient World Gallery
The Ancient World Gallery was founded in 1979 by Stuart Wheeler as a teaching collection within the department, with antiquities that had previously been displayed in the museum of Richmond College, before the move to the present campus in 1914. These antiquities included the mummy and coffin of Ti Ameny Net and other Egyptian items brought to Richmond by Dr. J.L.M. Curry in 1876.
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Classics-Philosophy Study and Library
With its den-quality furnishings, the Classics-Philosophy Study and Library (Humanities Building,4th Floor, Room 409) is a place where you will feel at home reading, preparing for class, or talking with classmates and teachers. The collection of texts, translations, scholarly books, and wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling oak shelves have been funded by the generous donations of classical studies alumni.
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Howland Summer Grant
Classics students are eligible for the Gertrude Howland Summer Grant, to support their participation in an archaeological field school or summer academic program in the Mediterranean region.
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Library Research Guide
Subject librarians at the University of Richmond Libraries maintain discipline-specific research guides for every academic course of study offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. Students in the Department of Classical Studies can contact the subject librarian directly, view top-recommended resources, and conduct discipline-specific searches of databases and websites. In addition, subject librarians frequently highlight new titles related to the academic field.
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UR Archaeology
This site holds information about archaeological work conducted by University of Richmond students, fieldwork opportunities, archaeology lectures, and news and events related to archaeology. blog.richmond.edu/archaeology
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American School of Classical Studies at Athens
The University of Richmond is a Cooperating Institution of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, which offers summer programs and summer seminars to advanced undergraduates. Our current students and alumni are eligible for a fee reduction for use of the School’s facilities in Greece.
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