Expanding the Ancient World Workshop:

This workshop will take place online; a Zoom link will be provided via email to registered participants.

Registration is required at THIS LINK.

Expanding the Ancient World is a series of professional development workshops and online resources for teachers. Keyed to the NYC Department of Education Social Studies Scope and Sequence, this program is designed to offer K-12 educators opportunities to develop their knowledge of the ancient world and to provide classroom-ready strategies for teaching the past with reliable sources. Featuring inquiry-based workshops, flexible lesson plans, and up-to-date research, Expanding the Ancient World aims to equip teachers with information and skills that they can share with their students. CTLE credits will be offered to New York State teachers.

Before the Classical period, where Athens and Sparta dominate as central figures in Ancient Greek history, two earlier civilizations have sparked significant debate regarding their identity and acknowledgment. The first is the Minoan civilization, based on Crete and named by Sir Arthur Evans after the mythical King Minos. This non-Greek civilization is notable for its untranslated script and the controversies surrounding the reconstructions of its art, which some argue were influenced by excessive "artistic license." The Minoans are centered around the "palace" of Knossos, a partially reconstructed site that continues to fuel debates about its original purpose and structure. The second is the Mycenaean civilization, identified as the first recognized Greek civilization. Named by Heinrich Schliemann after his excavations at Mycenae, it is renowned for its palatial complexes scattered across southern mainland Greece. The Mycenaeans hold a prominent place in discussions of Ancient Greece due to the grandeur of their architectural achievements and the opulence of their artifacts, such as the famous gold death mask attributed to Agamemnon.

Workshop led by Manolis Mavromatis (PhD Student, ISAW).

Participants will receive 1.5 CTLE hours.

If you have any questions regarding the Expanding the Ancient World program please email ETAW@nyu.edu.

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ISAW is committed to providing a positive and educational experience for all guests and participants who attend our public programming. We ask that all attendees follow the guidelines listed in our community standards policy.