In the footsteps of maverick Orientalists: Exploring the Royal Asiatic Society Archive

13 March 2018, 6-7pm
Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology

Nancy Charley (RAS archivist) and Ed Weech (RAS Librarian) discuss key British Orientalists: Thomas Manning (1772-1840); Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890) and Lady Isabel Burton (1831-1896); and Oscar Eckenstein (1859-1921).

An Introduction to the Central Archive at the British Museum
Francesca Hillier (Archivist, The British Museum)
22 February 2018, 6-7pm
Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology

Francesca will discuss the Museum's Central Archive, housing important documents relating to the Museum's history and the history of its collections.

From Sackville Street to the Valley of the Kings: the art of Harold Jones
23 Sep 2017 - 8 Jan 2018
10 am-4pm Mon-Sat
Cooper Gallery
Church Street,
Barnsley,
S70 2AH

Artist Harold Jones spent years recording artwork on ancient Egyptian sites in the early 20th century. This show displays some of his artwork from his time in Egypt, alongside associated family archive material.

Website: http://www.cooper-gallery.com/from-sackville-street-to-the-valley-of-the-kings-the-art-of-harold-jones

Codebreakers and Groundbreakers
24 October 2017-4 February 2018
10-5 Tue-Sat; 12-5 Sun
Fitzwilliam Museum
Cambridge

A free exhibition highlighting the story of wartime codebreakers in Bletchley Park alongside the work of archaeological codebreakers and groundbreakers deciphering Linear B, an ancient writing system, the earliest in Europe, discovered during archaeological excavations in the early 20th century.

Website: http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/calendar/whatson/codebreakers-and-groundbreakers

Screening Verulamium: Institute of Archaeology films from the 1950s
22 November 2017, 6pm - 7 pm
Room 609, UCL Institute of Archaeology

Amara Thornton and Caitlin O'Grady (UCL Institute of Archaeology) will introduce a screening of two short Institute of Archaeology films from the 1950s showing excavation and conservation at the site of the Roman city of Verulamium (St Albans, Hertfordshire).

The Kentucky Mummy: Encountering Antiquity in 19th Century America
9 November 2017, 6 pm –7 pm
Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology

James E. Snead (California State University, Northridge) will discuss the history of an iconic find, and how it affected both the beginnings of scientific archaeology and popular culture in the United States.

What does it mean to be human? Curating Heads
2 Oct 2017 - 28 February 2018
9am - 7pm daily
Octagon Gallery
University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT

A free exhibition about the ethics and implications of human remains. Featuring the work of archaeologist Flinders Petrie, and a discussion of his request to leave his head to science. Further details here.

The Discovery of Roman London
11 September 2017-5 January 2018
Library opening hours listed here.
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury
EC2V 7HH

An exhibition charting the history of Roman archaeology in London, and the sites and artefacts relating to Roman London. It highlights the pioneering work of London antiquary Charles Roach-Smith, and illuminates the history of the Museum of London's predecessor, the Guildhall Museum.  Further information and a list of associated events can be found here.

Adventures in Egypt - Mrs Goodison and Other Travellers
23 September 2017 -10 March 2018
10-4 Mon-Sat; during School holidays 11-4 Sun
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport

An exhibition highlighting the life of Victorian collector Amelia Goodison and her engagement with ancient Egypt through artefacts, letters and sketches. The exhibition is free, further details here.

Discovering archaeology sources at UCL
6 June 2017, 6-7 pm
UCL Institute of Archaeology, Room 612

Colin Penman & Robert Winckworth (UCL Records, Archives and Special Collections)

An overview of the array of material in UCL's archives relating to the history of archaeology - from university administrative records and historic student lists to personal correspondence of archaeologists.

Petrie's War: Performing the Archive
10 May 2017
6-8 pm, Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

University of East London MA Drama students present a performance drawing on archive research connected to the Different Perspectives project.

Book tickets and find out more here.

The Arab Bureau: Archaeologists and Spies in the Middle East during the First World War
16 May 2016
6-6.30pm, Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

Juliette Desplat (The National Archives)

Juliette Desplat will discuss the Cairo-based Arab Bureau as part of the context of First World War intelligence operations, and the role of archaeologists in its history. 

Following the talk will be the opening of the Different Perspectives exhibition at the Petrie Museum, which draws on the research of the Heritage Lottery Fund-funded Different Perspectives project.

Different Perspectives: Archaeology and the Middle East in World War One 
1-5 pm Tues-Sat, 16 May – 30 September 2017
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL

A display based on the research done by the volunteers working on this HLF funded project. 

Further details here.

'A young man's radicalism': V. Gordon Childe, socialist and war-resister, 1914-1925
26 April 2017
6-7 pm, Room 612, UCL Institute of Archaeology

Dr Katie Meheux (UCL Institute of Archaeology) discusses the early life of archaeologist Vere Gordon Childe. Drawing on her research into his student days at Oxford, she investigates his early radicalisation.  Further details here.

Letters from Baghdad
UK Cinema Release from 21 April 2017

Letters from Baghdad (2016) is a documentary about Gertrude Bell and her work as an archaeologist, writer, traveller, diplomat and political mover-and-shaker in Iraq.  It premiered at the London Film Festival in October.  Actor Tilda Swinton is the voice of Gertrude Bell, with dialogue from her letters and diaries.  The documentary uses a wide range of vintage film footage showing Britain and the Middle East from the early 20th century.

Letters from Baghdad is directed by Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum.

Missione Egitto 1903-1920:
L'Avventura Archaeologica M. I. A. Raccontata
11 March-3 September 2017
Museo Egizio Turin, Italy
Via Accademia Delle Scienze 6

An exhibition charting the history of the Italian Mission to Egypt, and charting the life and work of Italian archaeologist Ernesto Schiaperelli. Ticket to Museum & Exhibition €17 (adults) Further details here.

Postcards as Archives: "Excavating" Popular Archaeology at the Turn of the Century
8 March 2017, 6-7 pm
Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology

Katy Soar (Royal Holloway) will discuss the history of picture postcards showing Arthur Evans' excavations at Knossos, on Crete, during the Edwardian period.

Further details here.

We Few People
Dining Room, Tranmer House
Sutton Hoo National Trust

An installation on the history of the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon ship and burial site excavations during the 1930s, showcasing some of the artefacts discovered.

Further details on the National Trust Sutton Hoo website.

Mapping and Mapmaking in the 19th and early 20th centuries
1 Feb 2017, 6pm-8pm
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL

As part of the Archaeology and Espionage season, Ahmed Shams will be discussing his research into the history of mapmaking of Sinai and the Middle East.  There will also be a panel discussion. Further details via Petrie Museum What's On.

To reserve a ticket email [email protected]