Events.
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History of Archaeology related Activities in britain (And Beyond).
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Allen Seaby's Archaeology for Children
until 21 February 2020 Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology University of Reading A temporary display on the children's archaeology books written by Allen Seaby, Professor of Fine Art at University College/University of Reading in the early 20th Century. Featuring many unpublished illustrations on loan relating to three of Seaby's books: Omrig and Nerla (Bronze Age); The Ninth Legion (Roman); and Alfred's Jewel (Anglo-Saxon). Lawrence of Oxford
7 Nov 2018-1 May 2019 Open Wednesdays 2-4.30 pm Old Library, Magdalen College Oxford An exhibition of materials relating to archaeologist and WW1 intelligence-agent Thomas Eric Lawrence "Lawrence of Arabia" and his time and networks at Oxford University. A series of events will be put on in association with the exhibition. For further details see the announcement on Magdalen College's website. Photographing Tutankhamun
until 23 September 2018 South Lecture Room Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Cambridge Curated by Dr Christina Riggs, the exhibition reveals the history and symbolism of Harry Burton's iconic photographs of the discoveries made in Tutankhamun's tomb in the early 1920s. Website here. The Past is Present: becoming Egyptian in the 20th century
Room 3, until 22 July 2018 The British Museum A temporary exhibition featuring objects the Museum has been collecting over the past few years representing Modern Egypt. The show features objects relating to early 20thC tourism and Egyptian life. Free admission. Webpage here. Egypt Uncovered:
Belzoni and the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I 11 October 2017-14 April 2018 Tues-Sat 10am - 5 pm Sir John Soane Museum Lincoln's Inn Fields London Following the adventures of early 19th century Italian-born excavator (and former strong-man) Giovanni Battista Belzoni and the history and reception of the objects he brought back to Britain from Egypt. Admission free. Exhibition webpage here. Sagas & Socialism: William Morris in Iceland
14 March 2017, 6-7 pm Room 209, UCL Institute of Archaeology Tina Paphitis (UCL Institute of Archaeology) will discuss Morris' travels through Iceland in the 1870s, the allure of archaeology, and his passion for Icelandic Sagas. 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. |
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