1st Post, Ancient People, Class of 2018, Visual Narratives

Reconstruction and Restoration: Preserving Ancient Artifacts

Preserving history is what museums strive for. People go through the galleries on a daily basis, always admiring different works. What some don’t realize is the amount of work that goes into preserving the artifacts and keeping them standing in their original positions Each piece is made differently and handle in various ways. Although some of the images above may not be of … Continue reading Reconstruction and Restoration: Preserving Ancient Artifacts

zerebosJune 3, 20181 Comment

1st Post, Class of 2018, Economy and Natural Resources, Visual Narratives

Athens: The Two-Sided City [Tourist Perceptions VS. Local Reality]

Athens, Greece is known far and wide for its tourist attractions, these attractions ranging from its entrancing sights from atop the Acropolis to the ancient Grecian architecture preserved in the city today. This is the part of the city that people from around the world come to witness for themselves. What many tourists don’t expect to see is the graffiti. At my arrival, I witnessed … Continue reading Athens: The Two-Sided City [Tourist Perceptions VS. Local Reality]

brittnleoJune 2, 20183 Comments

1st Post, Ancient People, Class of 2018, Plate Tectonics, Visual Narratives

The Peculiar Placement of Athens Acropolis

The Acropolis in Athens sits high above the city on a peculiar limestone mound. The Acropolis has had many uses since its installment: it provided a vantage point for defending the city, and fresh water springs around the base of the mound provided a place to wash and bathe. But most importantly, because of the immense size of the towering limestone outcrop, the Acropolis sat … Continue reading The Peculiar Placement of Athens Acropolis