Digging up centuries-old artifacts to study human activity may not appeal to everyone, but a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Professor and an undergraduate student have found an engaging way to bring the ancient past to life.
“I am an Ancient Near Eastern archaeologist, working in the home of early civilizations in the area now known as Turkey, and my field of work has focused on Mesopotamia,” says Dr. Marie Hopwood, VIU Archaeology Professor. “I needed to find a way to make Mesopotamia relevant to my students and the general population and I was able to do that through beer.” Read more.
