Archaeology News and Announcements

from Brown University's Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World

Month: June 2010

Bryn Mawr Classical Review Praises JIP I and JIAAW

Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2010.06.08:

Derek B. Counts, Anthony S. Tuck (ed.), Koine: Mediterranean Studies in Honor of R. Ross Holloway. Joukowsky Institute Publication 1.   Oxford/Oakville, CT:  Oxbow Books, 2009.  Pp. xxiv, 223.  ISBN 9781842173794.  $80.00.  

Reviewed by Catalin Pavel, University of Bucharest (catalin_pavel@hotmail.com)
Excerpt:
Apart from its quality, another reason this impressive publication is good news is because it is the first in a new series of monographs from Brown University’s Joukowsky Institute, one of the leading institutions in the world of archaeological research. In the preface, the editors thank John Cherry as general editor and Sue Alcock as the director of the Institute, and the whole team makes a second volume in the series worth looking forward to.
Full review at http://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2010/2010-06-08.html
KOINE: Mediterranean Studies in Honor of R. Ross Holloway is available from David Brown Book Company, at http://www.oxbowbooks.com/bookinfo.cfm/ID/86822 .

The History Channel is looking for a Co-Host

The History Channel requested that we share the following announcement:
We are looking for a male co-host, ages 35-55 for a premium cable show that focuses on American History, Mysteries and Secrets. Our host should be a “believable believer,” someone who can challenge traditional scientific and historical methods. This person should bring a fresh perspective to the audience and the team that will allow the series to take unexpected turns i.e. conversations with numerologists, channelers etc. On the other hand, one of the important qualities that he should possess is the ability to not be simply a believer, but also “speak with mathematical and scientific authority” and be able to converse with other members of the team on their own terms. We are looking for someone who can convince our more traditional hosts to rethink their position. He should also be flexible enough to be convinced that he is wrong at times. Finally the host should be smart, playful, a strong  communicator and have a good sense of humor.
Having one of the following is a must:
Advanced Degree
Military Background
Government agency background
Investigator
Published Author, online or other
Archeology background
No actors please we are looking for real people.
If you or anyone you know fits this description and may be interested, please have them contact me as soon as possible. Also, please feel free to post this on your website or pass this message along to anyone you feel may be appropriate. Thank you and I hope to hear from you shortly.
In your response, be sure to include a recent photograph and a short paragraph explaining why you are interested and right for the show.

Amber Engelmann
Casting Producer
The History Channels “Decoded”
310-314-3900

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