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ONE-MA3 – Collecting data in Terracina and Exploring the Ruins of Pompeii

July 5, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Naomi Lutz ’22 On Thursday morning, we packed up and left the castle after having spent eleven nights there. We were sad to leave the comfort of the castle but excited to visit and stay […]

ONE-MA3 – Roaming Around Rome

July 5, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Naomi Lutz ’22 We checked into our hotel in Rome late Saturday night and our first stop was, of course, gelato. The gelato place put melted chocolate at the bottom of the cone, making it […]

ONE-MA3 – The World’s Best Creations… Pocket-sized

July 5, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Ben Bartschi ‘22 The Castle of Ninfa, which we digitally reconstructed using phone cameras, drone pictures, and a technique known as photogrammetry “To infinity, and beyond!” Buzz Lightyear’s catchphrase is recognized all around the world and […]

ONE-MA3 – Day XIII: Roman Roads, Ruins, and Relaxation

July 2, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Sophia Mittman ’22 Overall, our trip in Terracina is a short one. Today was the only full day we’ll have spent here, but it was jam-packed full of exciting archeological field work. In our four […]

ONE-MA3 – Day XIV: Pompeii!

July 1, 2019 | 2019 News in Brief | ceemit

By Sophia Mittman ’22 A short night of rest and our bags packed fully once again, we said goodbye to Terracina and made the trek to Pompeii by bus. (Fun fact that I learned: Pompeii with […]

ONE-MA3 – The King of the Paintbrush and the Heavens

July 1, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

Marcin Hajduczek ’22 “Visitors are reminded to cover their knees and shoulders, and that photography is strictly forbidden,” chimed the robotic voice over the speakers. It was drowned out by the excited murmur of a flood […]

ONE-MA3: A Medieval Eden

June 30, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Marcin Hajduczek ’22 “Hurry, get across quickly before the grounds keepers notice,” Professor Masic joked, ushering us across the rope that closed off the exhibit from most visitors. While other tourists watched us with knit […]

ONE-MA3 – Day XI: “Ciao” to Aqueducts! …But “Arrivederci” to Sermoneta

June 28, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Sophia Mittman ’22 Today’s activities were enlightening, yet bittersweet at the same time because tonight is our last night staying at the Castello Caetani in the charming city of Sermoneta. On the brighter side, we […]

ONE-MA3: American Academy in Rome and The Vatican

June 28, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Naomi Lutz ’22 After spending four days in the castle, we got out and visited Rome today! Our first stop was the American Academy in Rome. MIT Professor John Ochsendorf, who is also the Director […]

ONE-MA3: A Morning at the American Academy in Rome

June 26, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Meriah Gannon ’22 Today during ONE-MA3, we had the opportunity to visit the American Academy in Rome. This research institution is home to one hundred scholars and artists who have won the coveted Rome Prize. […]

ONE-MA3: Day X: When in Rome…Our Minds Are Blown!

June 26, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Sophia Mittman ’22 If I gave a thorough synopsis of Day X, I don’t think this blog post would have an end, so I’ll do my best to summarize everything as concisely as I can! […]

ONE-MA3: The Cycle of Lime

June 26, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Rovi Porter ’22 It has been over a week since we have arrived in Italy and most of our lessons have included some form of lime. From visiting the kiln to burn limestone, to making […]

ONE-MA3 – Day IX: A Day of Augmented Reality…and then Karaoke!

June 24, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Sophia Mittman ’22 In the past week we have learned about the processes involved in creating 3D models of objects using photogrammetry and practiced it in the field (the castle grounds, to be exact). Today, […]

ONE-MA3 – Day VIII: Sunday Mass, 3D modeling and Compression Testing

June 24, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Sophia Mittman ’22 Happy Sunday! Some of us woke up to Sunday Mass at the medieval cathedral of Sermoneta just a five-minute walk away. It was fascinating to arrive at the church early to receive […]

ONE-MA3: Photogrammetry

June 23, 2019 | ONE-MA3 2019 | ceemit

By Maritza Gallegos ’22 Our team of students and restorers was lucky enough to get to work in the beautiful Gardens of Ninfa, a juxtaposition of long abandoned ruins and living plants. It is one of […]