Susan Wise

Susan Wise, Ph.D., is a Professor of Ancient and Classical Studies at Earlham College, located in Richmond, Indiana. She specializes in classical archaeology with a focus on material culture analysis, particularly 'small finds' from ancient sites. Her work examines how objects like votives and tombstones communicated cultural, religious, and personal narratives in ancient Greece and Rome.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Ancient and Classical Studies, University of Cincinnati
• M.A. in Ancient and Classical Studies, University of Cincinnati
• B.A. in [Undisciplined field], University of Maryland

Research Interests:

Dr. Wise investigates how physical objects served as communicative tools in antiquity, such as votive offerings transmitting worshippers' messages to gods and fellow visitors, and funerary art reflecting social identities. Recently, her research explores how modern American museums reinterpret ancient artifacts to shape contemporary historical narratives.

Professional Affiliations:

• Department of Ancient and Classical Studies, Earlham College
• Program Coordinator, Ancient and Classical Studies

Teaching: Teaches courses spanning Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean antiquity, emphasizing hands-on engagement with material culture.