What is Classics and Archaeology?
Classics refers to the study of the Greek and Roman worlds. Multi-disciplinary in approach, it involves the studies of history, literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, drama and philosophy, in addition to the ancient languages of Greek and Latin. Archaeology is the study of ancient (and more recent) societies through the remains of their material culture. The methods of archaeology are many (excavation, remote sensing, surface survey, imaging, chemical and physical analysis to name a few) and can be applied to any area and period. The study of the physical remains of the Greek and Roman cultures and of the many other cultures that interacted with them is called Classical Archaeology.
Today our understanding of Greek and Roman culture is further enhanced by the latest digital techniques that increasingly pervade studies in archaeology, epigraphy, papyrology, and ancient science and medicine. At Queen’s, students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in the latest techniques by participating in one of two archaeological excavations supervised by our own faculty, or through a variety of projects and assignments.
It can be said that studying Classics can lead to a wider appreciation of human values and achievements, and a more objective understanding of ourselves and our times. Our undergraduates have gone on to a variety of occupations and have been accepted into graduate programs nationally and internationally.
Feel free to contact any of our faculty (see our Faculty page for our experts listings), or come visit us in the department with questions you have about our courses and programs.
ACCEPTING applications for graduate studies in Classics and Archaeology for 2023-2024
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Classics & Archaeology is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Excavations are now open!
Visit the CAERE and STOBI web pages for more info and to submit an application!

Student Event!
How much do YOU know about Classics??
Test your expertise with us at Trivia Night!
See poster for details!
Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: The Grad Club
We hope to see you there!

CAGC Event!
This Friday is Valentine's Day! In celebration of this loving season, the CAGC will be selling Classics & Archaeology-themed Valentine's Day cards! Be sure to stop by and get some for your loved ones!
Date: Wednesday, February 12th & Thursday February 13th
Time: 12:00 - 4:00PM
Location: Mac-Corry (by the cafeteria)
For more information, please click HERE!

Faculty News
Dr. Cristiana Zaccagnino has recently completed a new publication!
Title: Arretium (Arezzo)
Edited by: Ingrid Edlund-Berry and Cristiana Zaccagnino
Series: Cities and Communities of the Etruscans
To find more information, please click HERE!

Student Spotlight
Spotlight on Anna Smythe, a new addition to our Graduate Masters program this year! Anna has published two papers, to read more about them, click HERE!

Classics and Archaeology Presents...
The Colloquium Speaker Series is an ongoing series of talks by Professors from other universities discussing their areas of specialization.
Classics and Archaeology Presents...
Professor and students who represented Classics & Archaeology at the 2025 Archaeological Institute of America and Society for Classical Studies Annual Meeting!
Presenters: Dr. Fabio Colivicchi, Alexandra Freitas, Sarah Karelsen, Haley Miller, Anton Strachan, and Julianna Taylor
Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Location: Watson Hall, Room 517
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
We hope to see you there!

Student Spotlight
Spotlight on Pungavi Linghan who recently joined our Graduate Masters program! Pungavi did an interview with the CFRC as she was a winning presenter at the Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference 2023. To Listen to the Podcast, click HERE!