Museum masterpieces The Louvre / Richard Brettell

In a series of 36 half-hour lectures, John R. Hale (liberal studies, Univ. of Louisville, KY) guides the viewer through the history of classical archaeology, from 18th-century excavations at Pompeii to current research. He also explores the field of archaeology itself, explaining research techniques and how archaeologists employ the results of excavations to explain an ancient culture's diet, religion, and role of women, among other areas. Three companion books contain course outlines and question sets to enhance the lecture. The amount of information contained in this series is certainly voluminous. The delivery is a straight lecture, with some images and terms interspersed into the video to augment Hale's delivery. Watching all 18 hours may be a little tedious, but with the DVD format, it is easy to view the material in smaller, half-hour increments. Overall, a very nice set to support an introductory undergraduate course. Recommended for academic libraries.-Kathleen Loomis-Sacco, SUNY at Fredonia Lib. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.