New Research in Greek Archaeology

Dr. Debby Sneed

Join us for a free virtual talk on Sunday, October 19, at 10 AM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public. It will be recorded. Register on Zoom here.

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:

In honor of International Archaeology Day, archaeologist Dr. Debby Sneed will preview a soon-to-be published article with new research on a female figurine of a dwarf, found on the Acropolis. She will introduce us to the study of disability in ancient Greece through a detailed case-study, showing how a careful examination of material culture can reveal disability in the ancient world, while challenging common misconceptions about attitudes towards disability in the ancient world.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Dr. Debby Sneed is assistant professor of classics at California State University, Long Beach, and an archaeologist whose research focuses on disability in ancient Greece.  She is also field director of the Agora Excavations in Athens, conducted by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, which is the preeminent research center for US scholars and students studying Greek culture from antiquity to the present.  She earned a Ph.D. in archaeology from UCLA, and an MA in classics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. 

WANT TO LEARN MORE? CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES:

• Peopling the Past video: Disability in Ancient Greece with Dr. Debby Sneed

• Smithsonian Magazine: Did the Ancient Greeks Design Temples With Accessibility in Mind?

• Article: Debby Sneed, “The architecture of access: ramps at ancient Greek healing sanctuaries.” Antiquity 94 (2020): 1015-1029.

  • Article PDF

• California State University, Long Beach Classics Department

• Athenian Agora

• ASCSA Digital Collections: ASCSA.net

• American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)

SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:

Archaeological Institute of America- Nashville Society

ADDITIONAL SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:

The Parthenon, part of Metro Parks & Recreation, would like to thank the following organizations that provide underwriting support for its exhibition and educational programming, including Symposia, through grants and corporate partnerships with Centennial Park Conservancy:

Amazon, the Sandra Schatten Foundation, HCA Healthcare Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission, Hays Foundation, and Advance Financial Foundation

Individuals can support the Parthenon by making a donation or becoming a member of Centennial Park Conservancy. Learn more.

NEXT SYMPOSIUM:

details coming soon

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