Publications

From 1924 to 1926, teams from the University of Michigan ventured into the Mediterranean, Near East, and North Africa to undertake pioneering archaeological projects. Successful as these campaigns were, they were also beset by thefts, a disastrous fire, endless bureaucratic snafus, encounters with a fake count, and other unexpected hurdles. Essential participants in these adventures were two Detroit-made “dig” cars—a Graham Brothers truck and a Dodge sedan, both donated by the Dodge Brothers Company. Each carried hundreds of pounds of equipment, personnel, and supplies, all while navigating ...