Michael Moloney

Mike is currently a PhD student in the department of archaeology. Prior to coming to Calgary, he completed a BA in Classical Studies with a specialization in archaeology and ancient history from the University of Waterloo, and an MA in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Southampton. Mike is a PADI divemaster and has been involved in many underwater, intertidal, and terrestrial surveys in both Canada and Europe including co-directing the 2009 survey of the old pier at Swanage, UK. His current research focuses on elucidating the relationship between ship structures and shipboard social interaction using space syntax techniques commonly applied in modern architecture and urban planning.

Conference Presentations

Moloney, M. (2010) Archaeological Diver or Diving Archaeologist? Chacmool Conference 2010.
Moloney, M. (2010) Swanage Pier Archaeological Project 2009. Chacmool Conference 2010.


Public Presentations

Moloney, M. (2010) `Sing O Muse of the Wrath of Achilles'. Department of Archaeology Noon Hour Lecture Series. University of Calgary.

Moloney, M. (2011) Spatial Syntax of Ships. Department of Archaeology Noon Hour Lecture Series. University of Calgary.

Moloney, M. (2012) Maritime Archaeology and the Ships of the Trojan War. Alberta Archaeology Society Lecture Series. Red Deer College.

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