It’s been just about two weeks since I returned from Mongolia, and a little more than that since I left the field, and I’ve returned to the swing of things in Pittsburgh pretty quickly. I’m working at a free health clinic, volunteering at a local hospital, and working on the analysis of plant samples that…
Tag: Anthropology
My Brackenridge Reflection and Next Steps
As I conducted research this summer, many different ways of conducting research were introduced to me within both my own project and others. Personally, I learned various forms of art analysis, which helped me to complete evidence towards my thesis. When looking at other’s projects, I also understood more about data analytics and statistics of…
Broadening Perspectives
The Brackenridge Fellowship provides the unique experience of being able to talk with and connect with various students across many different disciplines. With this opportunity to learn from all the other Brackenridge recipients, I hope to obtain not only research tips and new ideas, but also to find ways in which an audience, who may…
Emily Wiley: Hellenistic and Roman Egyptian Non-binary Representation
MY PROJECT With this project, I aim to prove there are non-binary features and representation in the art and literature of of Hellenistic and Roman Egypt by looking at various sculpture pieces, art, and primary documents from Ancient Greek and Latin authors. Many of the art pieces will be analyzed after I help to 3D…
Final Thoughts on Researching Roman Women’s Ritualistic Role in the Secular Games of 17 B.C.E.
At the beginning of conducting this research, I thought I had an idea of what I would find as I went through various articles and primary sources. Yet, many surprising revelations still ended up coming into my research, which further influenced my understanding of how important the process of doing research is. For example, in…
Continuing Research on Women in the Literature and Roman Ritual in the Secular Games of 17 B.C.E
In order to begin my research, I started very broadly. By looking into general resources pertaining to the Carmen Saeculare and the Secular Games themselves, I was able to branch off from there and find resources particularly pertaining to my interests. For example, I came across a passage in Michael Putnam’s book, Horace’s Carmen Saeculare: Ritual Magic and…
Introducing Poetry and Ritual in Augustus’ Secular Games in 17 B.C.E.
Marked by ritual games and sacrifices, the Ludi Saeculares, the Secular Games, mark a new age within the Roman empire, one of which was famously held by Emperor Augustus in 17 B.C.E.. The emperor then commissioned the lyric poet, Horace, to create the Carmen Saeculare, which contains much information contributing to these ritual practices during the games. In…