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Alexandria

# Episode Title Description People Date
1 Two temples and a princess What can we learn from the remains of two temples in the Portus Magnus of Alexandria? Franck Goddio and Damian Robinson talk latest research results and share updates on the condition of the team’s support vessel, Princess Duda. Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson 11 Nov 2025
2 The temple to Poseidon in the Portus Magnus of Alexandria Franck Goddio presents his research on the remains of a large religious complex in the Portus Magnus of Alexandria. Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson 03 Nov 2025
3 J3: A Roman ship's boat from the Portus Magnus of Alexandria A small Roman boat was discovered in the port of Alexandria. Why was it transporting a large iron anchor at the moment it sank? Professor Damian Robinson presents this fascinating and rare find. Damian Robinson, Alexander Belov, Nesreen Elgaly, David Honore 10 Mar 2025
4 Underwater archaeology: 20 years of collaboration between OCMA and IEASM Egypt's sunken ancient cities have been the fieldwork project of the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) since 1992. Franck Goddio discusses key finds and the creation of Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology. Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson 21 Oct 2024
5 Alexandria in the Roman Empire: Politics, Commerce and Culture The 2019 Ronald Syme lecture was presented by Professor Alan Bowman and introduced by Sir Tim Hitchens. Alan Bowman 13 Nov 2019