Justin Langlois is a master’s student in Mediterranean Archaeology whose work looks to bridge the ancient world with the cutting edge. His research focuses on the rise of Mycenaean Greece, with a thesis that reimagines the elite landscapes of Bronze Age Mitrou through immersive virtual reality reconstructions. By merging archaeological evidence with digital technology, he seeks to uncover how power, memory, and identity were carved into the very stones and roads of the past.

Before arriving at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Justin earned his BA in Classics and Archaeology from the University of Arizona. He has spent more than a decade as a professional archaeologist in the American Southwest and five years as an Interpretive Park Ranger with the National Park Service, guiding the public through some of the country’s most storied landscapes. These experiences shaped his commitment to bringing the human past to life, whether through excavation, storytelling, or digital simulation.

Recipient of multiple scholarships and with nearly a decade of teaching experience, Justin is dedicated to making archaeology accessible beyond the classroom. His long-term goal is to carry forward the tradition of interpretation—combining scholarship, technology, and public engagement to ensure that the voices of the past continue to inspire the present.

Chair: Dr. Aleydis Van de Moortel