Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Diolkos — A New Video

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

I recently came upon this animated documentary short called the “Diolkos for 1500 Years” depicting the use of the ancient diolkos portage road across the Isthmus of Corinth.  It is in Greek, of course, but you can still follow along.  The … Continue reading →

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The Commercial Facility of the Isthmus

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

Bill Caraher has given us additional thoughts about some graffiti text on a wall of the baptistery of the Lechaion Basilica — observations that will be part of his presentation for the Corinth in Contrast Conference at the upcoming University of … Continue reading →

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Corinth in Contrast Conference

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

We’ve got another Corinth conference in the works at the University of Texas.   In late September, the Departments of Religious Studies and Classics, and the Institute for the Study of Antiquity and Christian Origins will be hosting a conference … Continue reading →

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Corinthiaka

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Welcome to Corinthian Matters, a website/ blog dedicated to the history and archaeology of ancient Corinth and its territory.  Presumably you’ve stumbled on this site because you have some interest in things Corinthian.  The Corinth canal.  Modern archaeology.  Or St. Paul … Continue reading →

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