Archaeology Free Audio & Video

Why were the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars so important to ancient people? Investigate key astronomical directions noticed by all cultures.

Signs Out Of Time examines the life and work of world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Marija Gimbutas. Drawing from her extensive knowledge of mythology and linguistics, Lithuanian-born Gimbutas uncovered the life-affirming and goddess-worshipping civilizations of pre-historic "Old Europe."

This quarter introduces students to what is known about early humans, including the evolution of the human body and the reconstruction of Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures.

Hannibal is a name that evoked fear among the ancient Romans for decades.

Explores the religion, life experiences, cultures, thoughts, and history of the ancient Israelites as found in their literature and artifacts.

This course examines theories and methods used by archaeologists to investigate the origins of human culture. A variety of case studies from around the world are examined.

A Peter Lamborn Wilson lecture on the role of the poet in interpreting archaeology, anthropology, and human pre-history.

Paleopathology is defined as the study of the evidence of disease in ancient human and animal remains. Michael R. Zimmerman, MD, PhD is an anthropologist and retired pathologist. His research is in mummy paleopathology.

Fortress-walled Saint Catherine's monastery on the Sinai peninsula has been a pilgrimage site since its founding by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century.

This course is designed specifically for transfer students and provides a background to major trends and issues addressed in previous MMW courses. MMW 4T also reviews and strengthens students’ analytical, research, and writing skills.