The Metaponto Archaeological Project, an ongoing collaboration between McMaster and St. Mary’s University, is uncovering the early history of interactions between the indigenous people of Italy and the Greek settlers who began to colonize the area almost 3,000 years ago.
Researchers and graduate students from McMaster’s department of Greek and Roman Studies have teamed up with undergrads and professors from Saint Mary’s to uncover the early history of interactions between the indigenous people of this area of Italy and the Greek settlers in the 8th century BCE.
From social innovation to future-focused projects to interdisciplinary graduate work, several recent national gatherings show how vital a role the humanities and social sciences play in innovation and social change.