Assistant Professor of Environmental Archaeology, Department of Classical Studies
lmotta@umich.eduArchaeology at Michigan; Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology; Roman Archaeology; Anthropological Archaeology; Archaeobotany; Archaeological Science; Classical Studies; Environmental Archaeology; Zooarchaeology
Areas of Expertise
- Isotope and biomolecular analysis
- Sediments and geoarchaeology
Research Topics
- Social complexity in early cities
- Food redistribution patterns
- Agricultural practices
- Diet and nutrition
- Landscape modifications and cultural responses to environmental change
Project Website
Courses
- Introduction to Archaeological Methods
- Environmental Archaeology
- Archaeobotany
- Intro to Archaeological Science
- Sustainability and resource management in the Ancient World
- Food in the Ancient World
- Ancient Cities
- When in Rome, eat as the Romans do
