Brandon Rife

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M.A. Graduate - Archaeology and Classical Studies
Specializing in Mediterranean Archaeology

Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai
Texas State University

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Poseidonia-Paestum: On Assumptions, Nuance and Reanalysis in Classical Archaeology (MA Dissertation)

This dissertation attempts to examine longstanding historical assumptions on archaeological sites... more This dissertation attempts to examine longstanding historical assumptions on archaeological sites, and how archaeology can change or provide nuance to the overall historical narrative. For this article, the Greek colony of Paestum in Magna Graecia was chosen to be examined for many reasons. Archaeologically, Paestum is the perfect example of how longstanding assumptions can be challenged through modern interpretation and research methods. Excavated and well known since the 18th century, it was long assumed largely through the basis of small pieces of ancient literature that the Lucanians largely displaced the Greek population living there. However, archaeological evidence seems to point to the contrary, and new analysis on the tomb paintings and material culture excavated at Paestum seems to point to a more fluid reality of those who spent their lives there. Archaeological excavation often brings nuance and challenges to the historical narrative, and Poseidonia-Paestum is an example that we can look to.

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Archaeological Theory within Classical Archaeology

This is a brief survey on the subject of theoretical publications within Classical Archaeology th... more This is a brief survey on the subject of theoretical publications within Classical Archaeology that I hope to expand into a full publication at a later date. This paper primarily looks at the connection between the reputation of Classical Archaeology as being antiquated and outdated with current trends and theoretical publications. Is the theoretical framework within Classical Archaeology still considered outdated? Or are new questions being answered?

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A Geoarchaeological Survey of Krete (Crete)

This paper will be a general geoarchaeological survey of the regions in and around the island kno... more This paper will be a general geoarchaeological survey of the regions in and around the island known as Krete. Krete is a highly active and dynamic geological area which has been subject to some major changes in the landscape within the last few hundred thousand years alone. These changes have undoubtedly affected archaeological sites to a great extent.

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