Loyola University Chicago Department of Classical Studies

https://apnews.com/article/egypt-antiquities-tourism-desert-oasis-byzantine-3fe1e9fbea2261e372db5ca4e90ea619?utm_source=nautilus.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=a-rare-photo-of-the-arctic-bobtail-squid&_bhlid=3f233ccde8e4e5791c429afebc0f43ee04e70d37

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church.

This May, Loyola students participated in archaeological field work at LUREC with faculty from Anthropology and Classical Studies!

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2026/06/monumental-roman-villa-with-mosaics-and-marble-statue-unearthed-after-illegal-excavation/158381?fbclid=IwVERDUASiattleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe6uh4y0mnV7IdEv2Tn2iYvQaX6LKhER3stInRkezs67ED4qrf-3nkU0_BTgA_aem_-L55IM7yhyS0owDgRjyuJg

Monumental Roman villa with mosaics and marble statue unearthed after illegal excavation An investigation into illegal excavation activity on the outskirts of Rome has led archaeologists to the discovery of a Roman imperial-period villa featuring elaborate mosaic floors, painted walls and a marble statue that may depict the rural deity Silvanus. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/books/review/the-american-school-of-spies-stephan-talty.html?unlocked_article_code=1.p1A.v1Cr.dEBxfLsnAPUj&smid=url-share

Mission Accomplished: Kill the N***s, Save the Statues (Gift Article) In “The American School of Spies,” Stephan Talty tells the story of the desperate struggle to preserve antiquities during World War II.

https://nautil.us/did-a-roman-legionnaire-wear-eyeliner-1281575?utm_source=nautilus.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=9-books-we-re-excited-to-read&_bhlid=141867b08f4516ba092f632c0251bf7d9246aced

Did a Roman Legionnaire Wear Eyeliner? Did a Roman Legionnaire Wear Eyeliner?: An ancient makeup bottle turns up far from its Egyptian home

https://www.archaeological.org/digthis-photo-challenge/

#DigThis Photo Challenge - Archaeological Institute of America Photo Challenge on the AIA website

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/movies/pompei-below-the-clouds-review.html

‘Pompei: Below the Clouds’ Review: Trembling Beauties, Old and New The past and the present converge in this ravishingly beautiful Italian documentary set in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.

20 April 2026

Congratulations to our wonderful Chair, Dr. Jenn Finn for her promotion to Full Professor!

https://radiolab.org/podcast/a-little-pompeiian-fish-sauce-goes-a-long-way

A Little Pompeiian Fish Sauce Goes a Long Way The coldest of cold cases about a red hot explosion.