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1 'Magic and the Sense of Place' Conference Day 1: Opening Session, plus 'Who Owns This Place?' and 'The New World'. Opening Session featuring Ronald Hutton and Chris Gosden, plus talks under the topics 'Who Owns This Place?' and 'The New World'. Andrew Chesnut, Dan Kline, Will Badger, Ronald Hutton 20 Apr 2023
2 Creative Commons Why did the Vikings set sail for silver? While we often think of the Vikings pillaging across the West, this was only a small part of their world and lives. Dr Jane Kershaw discusses how the Viking draw for silver lead to interactions from the Middle East all across the European continent. Jane Kershew 14 May 2021
3 Social Status and Recycling in Bronze Age China What does recycling have to do with social standing in Bronze Age China? Dr Victoria Sainsbury discusses the recent work of the FLAME team, lead by Dr Ray Liu, on the metal work at Anyang, and how powerful people controlled how metal moved through society Victoria Sainsbury 20 Apr 2021
4 Dan Hicks discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on museums with Stanley Ulijaszek Dan Hicks, British archaeologist and anthropologist discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on museums with Stanley Ulijaszek Stanley Ulijaszek, Dan Hicks 19 Feb 2021
5 Creative Commons Cycling to Archaeology! From Thames-side ruins and forgotten stone circles to Ridgeway hillforts and Roman villas, Oxfordshire is abundant in archaeological riches. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo 14 Oct 2020
6 The History of Magic What is magic, when did it begin, and does it still have a place in the modern world? Professor Chris Gosden discusses the long history of magic from the Ice Age, through antiquity, to the present. Chris Gosden 29 Sep 2020
7 Did The Romans Recycle? We all know the Romans liked wine, but what happened to all the smashed glass when the party was over? Dr Victoria Sainsbury tells the story of what the Romans did with all their broken glass, and why archaeologists care about recycling. Victoria Sainsbury 15 Sep 2020
8 Creative Commons Why is contemporary Africa poor: insights from archaeology and deep history Professor Shadreck Chirikure, University of Cape Town, gives a talk for on using archaeology to learn about present day Africa. Shadreck Chirikure 11 Feb 2020
9 Creative Commons Lincoln Leads in Material Culture Material Culture: The Power of the Image? Joshua Thomas, Robert Kerr, Sarah Bochicchio, Emily Glassford 02 Apr 2019
10 Creative Commons Archaeology in Pakistan: A Colonial Past and an Uncertain Future Hadiqa Khan speaks at the "New Directions in Studies of Pakistan: Politics, Culture, & History" workshop on 20 April 2018. Hadiqa Khan 03 Jul 2018
11 Gabe Moshenska speaks to Rita Phillips Archaeologist Dr Gabe Moshenska talks to Rita Phillips about democratic forms of commemoration and the public responsibility of researchers in empowering people to take control of their own narratives, history and heritage. Gabe Moshenska, Rita Phillips 28 Mar 2018
12 Using the EAMENA methodology to record endangered archaeological sites in Libya Emhemed Gerjebo talks about their group's projects in the final part on the second day of the conference; Training projects in Heritage documentation: challenges and first results: Libya. Emhemed Gerjebo 21 Feb 2018
13 Recording and monitoring archaeological sites through satellite imagery Dawoud Husayn talks about their group's projects in the final part on the second day of the conference; Training projects in Heritage documentation: challenges and first results: Libya. Dawoud Husayn 21 Feb 2018
14 Endangered Archaeological sites in Libya Tarek Teka talks about their group's projects in the final part on the second day of the conference; Training projects in Heritage documentation: challenges and first results: Libya. Tarek Teka 21 Feb 2018
15 EAMENA Project: Zama Regia as a case study Lamia Fersi talks about their group's projects in the final part on the first day of the conference; Training projects in Heritage documentation: challenges and first results - Tunisia. Lamia Fersi 19 Feb 2018
16 L'usage de l'imagerie satellite dans la gestion du patrimoine culturel dans les milieux urbains Sonia Slim gives a talk her group's projects in the final part on the first day of the conference; Training projects in Heritage documentation: challenges and first results - Tunisia. Sonia Slim 19 Feb 2018
17 Les nouvelles technologies au service du patrimoine. Exemple: EAMENA Project. Comment documenter et protéger notre patrimoine? Khansa Hannachi talks about his group's projects in the final part on the first day of the conference; Training projects in Heritage documentation: challenges and first results - Tunisia. Khansa Hannachi 19 Feb 2018
18 Roundtable discussion: Libya Chaired by Hafed Walda, discussants; Saleh Abdalha (DoA, Libya), Paul Bennett (Canterbury Trust), Abdulaati Lamin Lamin (DoA, Libya), Mohamed Fakroun (DoA, Libya), Susan Kane (Oberlin), Mustafa Turjman (DoA, Libya) Hafed Walda, Saleh Abdalha, Paul Bennett, Abdulaati Lamin Lamin 08 Jan 2018
19 Hayet Guettat-Guermazi (Director of Culture, ALECSO) Hayet Guettat-Guermazi (Director of Culture, ALECSO) gives a talk for the first panel in the third day of the conference. Hayet Guettat-Guermazi 08 Jan 2018
20 GHF's AMAL in Heritage Andres Acosta and Soroush Khanlou (GHF) give a talk for the first panel in the third day of the conference, Protecting the past: identifying problems and solutions. Andres Acosta, Soroush Khanlou 08 Jan 2018
21 Le patrimoine en danger au Maroc, cas precis et mesures a prendre Salima Naji and Youssef Bokbot (Institut National des Sciences de l'Archeologie et du Patrimoine, Morocco) give a talk for the first panel on the third day of the conference; Protecting the past: identifying problems and solutions. Salima Naji, Youssef Bokbot 08 Jan 2018
22 Benghazi after the war: the current situation Fathi Mohamed AlAbeedi (Department of Antiquities, Libya) gives a talk for the second panel on the second day of the conference. Fathi Mohamed AlAbeedi 08 Jan 2018
23 A first step to save our archives Feryal Sharfeddin (Department of Antiquities, Libya) gives a talk in the second panel of the second day of the conference. Feryal Sharfeddin 08 Jan 2018
24 The traffic and destructions of the cultural and archaeological heritage of Libya: between threats, damages and hopes Vincent Michel (Universite de Poitiers) gives a talk for the second panel of the second day of the conference. Vincent Michel 08 Jan 2018
25 Endangered Archaeology in North Africa: site identification, monitoring and intervention David Mattingly (EAMENA, University of Leicester), gives a talk in the first panel of the second day of the conference, The challenges and opportunities for protecting the past in Libya. David Mattingly 08 Jan 2018
26 Documentation as a tool for the protection of Libyan heritage: Cyrenaica as a model Hanan Abdalrahaman Benshkban (Department of Antiquities, Libya) and Saleh Abdalha (Department of Antiquities, Libya) give a talk for the first panel on the second day, The challenges and opportunities for protecting the past in Libya. Hanan Abdalrahaman Benshkban, Saleh Abdalha 08 Jan 2018
27 Protection of the cultural heritage during peace and conflict Amhimmid Ammarah Ammar Mousay (Department of Antiquities of Libya) gives a talk for the first panel in the second day The challenges and opportunities for protecting the past in Libya. Amhimmid Ammarah Ammar Mousay 08 Jan 2018
28 Le role de l'Institut National du Patrimoine dans la lutte contre le trafic illicite des biens culturels: situation actuelle et defis Yasser Jrad (INP) gives their presentation in the third panel of the conference. Yasser Jrad 19 Dec 2017
29 La Carte Nationale Informatisee des Sites Archeologiques et des Monuments Historiques : Un projet strategique Naouel Selmi (INP) gives a talk for the third panel of the conference. The challenges and opportunities for protecting the past in Tunisia. Naouel Selmi 19 Dec 2017
30 Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa Robert Bewley (Director, EAMENA) gives a speech in the second panel of the conference: Setting the scene. Robert Bewley 19 Dec 2017
31 Conference Speech: Mohamed Ould Khattar (UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Arab States Unit) Mohamed Ould Khattar (UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Arab States Unit) gives a speech in the second panel of the conference; Setting the Scene. Mohamed Ould Khattar 19 Dec 2017
32 ICCROM's contribution to the safeguarding of endangered cultural heritage in the Arab region Zaki Aslan (Director, ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah) gives a talk in the second panel of the conference: Setting the Scene. Zaki Aslan 19 Dec 2017
33 The aims of Protecting the Past Andrea Zerbini (Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa, EAMENA) gives a brief introduction on the aims of Protecting the Past. Andrea Zerbini 19 Dec 2017
34 Creative Commons The Materiality of the Divine: Aniconism, Iconoclasm, Iconography Professor Salvatore Settis, an archaeologist and art historian, presents a special lecture on the The Materiality of the Divine. Salvatore Settis 23 Nov 2017
35 Images of Mithra Book at Lunchtime discussion Dominic Dalglish, Josephine Quinn, Elleke Boehmer, Robert Bracey 03 Jul 2017
36 Photo Archives VI: Sticking points: Photographic albums and the forgetful archives of Egyptian archaeology Christina Riggs (University of East Anglia) discusses the 'forgetfulness' of photo albums from excavations in colonial and interwar Egypt. Christina Riggs 09 May 2017
37 You know nothing about dogs, pigs or chickens! In Professor Greger Larson's short talk he unearths some new truths about the domestication of some familiar animal friends. Greger Larson 25 Apr 2017
38 English landscapes and identities Prof Chris Gosden explains what his research tells us about regional developments and variations in English settlement and landscape changes over time. Chris Gosden 18 Apr 2017
39 Carved Stone Ball We still do not know why these stone balls were created. They date to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age, between 3200 and 1500 BC. Marcus du Sautoy 23 Jan 2017
40 The Shirin Project: the development of tools to support collective action in heritage protection and damage mitigation (Kurdish translation) Prof. Philip discusses the work of SHIRĪN, an NGO that is bringing together data generated by research groups that had worked in Syria prior to 2011. Its aim is to collate data, currently dispersed across many countries, to help create a Syrian HER. Graham Philip 22 Nov 2016
41 The Shirin Project: the development of tools to support collective action in heritage protection and damage mitigation (Arabic translation) Prof. Philip discusses the work of SHIRĪN, an NGO that is bringing together data generated by research groups that had worked in Syria prior to 2011. Its aim is to collate data, currently dispersed across many countries, to help create a Syrian HER. Graham Philip 22 Nov 2016
42 The Shirin Project: the development of tools to support collective action in heritage protection and damage mitigation (English) Prof. Philip discusses the work of SHIRĪN, an NGO that is bringing together data generated by research groups that had worked in Syria prior to 2011. Its aim is to collate data, currently dispersed across many countries, to help create a Syrian HER. Graham Philip 22 Nov 2016
43 Digitizing the Past: A New Digital Atlas and Database of the Archaeological sites in Iraq (Kurdish translation) Dr al-Hamdani speaks about on-going work to create a nation-wide digital map of archaeological sites in Iraq: more than 17,000 sites have been mapped so far Abdelamir al-Hamdani 22 Nov 2016
44 Digitizing the Past: A New Digital Atlas and Database of the Archaeological sites in Iraq (Arabic translation) Dr al-Hamdani speaks about on-going work to create a nation-wide digital map of archaeological sites in Iraq: more than 17,000 sites have been mapped so far. Abdelamir al-Hamdani 22 Nov 2016
45 Digitizing the Past: A New Atlas and Database of the Archaeological Sites in Iraq (English) Dr al-Hamdani speaks about on-going work to create a nation-wide digital map of archaeological sites in Iraq: more than 17,000 sites have been mapped so far. Abdelamir al-Hamdani 22 Nov 2016
46 Is the universe sentient, and what implications might that have for archaeology? Seminar given by Professors Gosden and Pollard of the School of Archaeology that probes the outer edges of archaeological enquiry. Chris Gosden, Mark Pollard 14 Jun 2016
47 Creative Commons Messages through Ashmolean Portraits Vicky McGuinness's bite-sized talk at Ashmolean LiveFriday: Framed Victoria McGuinness 07 Jun 2016
48 Shedding Light on the Situation Light is more than just light bulbs and sunshine! Researchers at the University of Oxford use different types of light to learn more about all sorts of interesting things. Jena Meinecke, Chris Rennick, Brianna Heazlewood, Clarence Yapp 12 Apr 2016
49 Impact of Jordan online archaeological databases on research and heritage protection as an example of questionnaire survey evaluation Dr Drzewiecki describes how archaeologists interviewed about the impact of Jordanian heritage databases have responded as regards the role of these databases in heritage protection Mariusz Drzewiecki 31 Mar 2016
50 Open access archaeological databases for Jordan – solution or threat? Dr Drzewiecki has analysed the impact on researchers of online databases of archaeological sites in Jordan Mariusz Drzewiecki 31 Mar 2016
51 The role of the community in the long-term site management plan for Umm el-Jimal Jeff DeKock (OpenHand Studios) reads a paper by Paul Christians (Stanford University) on the long-term involvement of the local community at Umm el-Jimal with the archaeology of the site Paul Christians, Jeff DeKock 30 Mar 2016
52 Ancient Umm el-Jimal as seen by the modern community Mr Hazza (Co-director of the Umm el-Jimal project) speaks about the relationship between the modern community of Umm el-Jimal and the archaeological site Muwaffaq Hazza 30 Mar 2016
53 Culture as a source of resilience: linking cultural assets and rural women in Umm al-Jimal Dr Atzori (UNESCO) speaks of the opportunities for the local communities of Mafraq (north-eastern Jordan) as connected to the development of cultural tourism at Umm el-Jimal Angela Atzori 30 Mar 2016
54 Heritage for development. The experience of the Qasr al-Hallabat Project Dr Arce (former director of the Spanish Archaeological Mission to Jordan) talks about the Qasr al-Hallabat project, particularly with regard to site conservation and presentation Ignacio Arce 30 Mar 2016
55 Archaeology of agriculture. The potential of archaeological restoration for cultural tourism in the north of Jordan Mr al-Batainah presents the work of restoration of a Roman-Byzantine winery and an Ottoman water mill, and their significance in the promotion of cultural tourism Amjad al-Batainah 30 Mar 2016
56 The approach of the Jordan Museum in protecting our past Dr al-'Amri describes the Jordan Museum's ethos to protecting Jordan's past Yosha al-Amri 30 Mar 2016
57 Interpreting OSL dates from wadi sediments in the Jabal Harun area, Petra region Dr Kouki talks about OSL dating Paula Kouki 30 Mar 2016
58 Fourth millennium colonisation of the basalt desert: Jawa and its hinterland Dr Müller-Neuhof describes findings in the Early Bronze Age site of Jawa and its hinterland Bernd Müller-Neuhof 30 Mar 2016
59 Fluctuations in land use around Pella of the Decapolis in Late Antiquity: evidence and issues Dr Watson talks about the Pella Hinterland Survey conducted in 1994-1996 in the immediate surroundings of the multi-period site of Pella (Tabaqat Fahl) Pamela Watson 30 Mar 2016
60 Late Prehistoric landscapes of Northern Jordan: A perspective from the Jordan Valley Prof. Hourani discusses the Prehistoric landscapes of the Jordan Valley Fouad Hourani 30 Mar 2016
61 Landscape character assessment mapping of the Yarmuk river basin: results and planning implications Prof. Abu Jaber describes the results of the EU-funded international Medscapes project Nizar Abu Jaber 30 Mar 2016
62 Landscape archaeology of the 'Ajlun Highlands since the Pleistocene: new insights from the Jarash Valley Mr Boyer introduces the latest findings of his Jarash Water Project David (Don) Boyer 30 Mar 2016
63 A Conservation Strategy for Umm el-Jimal: Engaging the Modern Community in the Preservation and Protection of the Antiquities Dr De Vries and Mr DeKock present their holistic approach to the study, conservation and site display of Umm el-Jimal Bert De Vries, Jeff DeKock 30 Mar 2016
64 Evolutionary origins of technological behaviour: a primate archaeology approach to chimpanzees An Anthropology Departmental seminar presented by Susana Carvalha (Oxford) on the archaeological sites of non-humans, 27 November 2015 Susana Carvalho 14 Mar 2016
65 Creative Commons What archaeological data tell us about the movement of populations in the last millenia What archaeological data tell us about the movement of populations in the last millenia: presented by Nicolas Zorzin Nicolas Zorzin 04 Jun 2015
66 Lost objects, imaginary assemblages and the mass graves of the Spanish Civil War Layla Renshaw (Kingston University London) discusses objects recovered during the exhumation of Civil War victims and considers their imaginative power and life cycle (6 February 2015) Layla Renshaw 07 May 2015
67 Mesopotamia: An Oxford Archaeological Expedition Film of the joint expedition to Kish, Mesopotamia, by Oxford University with the Field Museum of Natural History, of Chicago, Illinois, from 1920-29. The 16mm footage reveals the immense scale of the archaeological dig involving hundreds of people. Peter Robinson, Hannah Lucas 15 Dec 2014
68 A Neandertal Perspective on Human Origins Professor Svante Paabo, Director of the Department of Genetics at Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany delivers the ASC Annual Lecture. Svante Paabo 01 Dec 2014
69 From Museums to the Historic Environment Dan Hicks, Pitt Rivers Museum, gives a talk on object based research at the Pitt Rivers Museum Dan Hicks 21 Oct 2014
70 The Future of the Past: Dating archaeology using radiocarbon and particle accelerators Tom Higham examines some of the projects the Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit has been involved with over the last few years; from dating the Neanderthal extinction, to identifying the bones of Richard III and Alfred the Great. Tom Higham 03 Oct 2014
71 Egypt and the Ashmolean – 5 millennia of collections care part one Mark Norman, Head of Conservation, Ashmolean Museum, gives a talk at the Understanding Egyptian Collections conference Mark Norman 17 Sep 2014
72 Future The presentations focus on the impact of the concept of future in changing debate, and how, in specific instances, concerns about the future affect behaviours in the present. David Howard, Jill Hind 07 Apr 2014
73 ‘Archaeology in Practice’ at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education Information about the online short course: ‘Archaeology in Practice’ and other online short courses. Wendy Morrison 10 Mar 2014
74 Creative Commons Studying archaeology at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education Information about the range of part-time archaeology courses on offer at Oxford University Department for Continuing Education. David Griffiths 10 Mar 2014
75 The archaeology training excavation at Dorchester-on-Thames Students on the Undergraduate Certificate in Archaeology learn a range of archaeological techniques on the training excavation at Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Wendy Morrison, Jeanne Peskett, William Garrard, David Griffiths 10 Mar 2014
76 Material Engagements: From Early Prehistory to Contemporary Art Professor Colin Renfrew, University of Cambridge, gives a talk that explores human creativity and the engagement between the individual and the material world. Colin Renfrew 28 Feb 2014
77 Creative Commons Spotlight on Archaeology Find out about how archaeologists uncover the past using a range of techniques, including excavation, survey and scientific analysis. Alison MacDonald 04 Oct 2013
78 Creative Commons Conflict Culture How much do we really know about the experience of the average individual soldier? Matthew Leonard 29 Oct 2012
79 Introduction (4) to the Pitt Rivers Museum Writing cabinet and boats. Andrew McLellan, Kate White 21 Jun 2011
80 Introduction (3) to the Pitt Rivers Museum Lights and folk. Andrew McLellan, Kate White 21 Jun 2011
81 Introduction (2) to the Pitt Rivers Museum A sense of discovery. Andrew McLellan, Kate White 21 Jun 2011
82 Introduction (1) to the Pitt Rivers Museum A guide to the unique displays of this intimate museum. Andrew McLellan, Kate White 21 Jun 2011
83 Creative Commons Slade Lectures 2010: Week 6: Monuments and ruins: Surrealism and archaeology in the New World Sixth lecture in the Slade lecture series on Surrealism and Art given by Dawn Ades, Professor of Art History and Theory at Essex University on 24th February 2010. Dawn Ades 18 Apr 2011
84 The Anthropology of Production In this lecture for anthropologsts and archaeologists, Professor Chris Gosde, Institute of Archaeology, Oxford, examines the history and theory of production across different cultures and the difference between production and ownership. Chris Gosden 18 Mar 2011
85 Creative Commons Carbon Dating: The Science of When Things Happen Dr Thomas Higham gives a talk on Carbon Dating; the way in which scientists establish the age of ancient and prehistoric artefacts. This lecture was delivered at Keble College as part of the Oxford Alumni Weekend 2010. Thomas Higham 20 Oct 2010
86 Creative Commons Oxford Literary Festival 2010 Pieces of Places Discussion The Weirdstone of Brisingamen Alan Garner, Mark Edmonds and Robert Powell take part in a discussion on the subject of pieces of places, objects and artefacts found and what they mean for writing fiction and for archeology in general. Alan Garner, Mark Edmonds, Robert Powell 21 Jun 2010
87 Shipwrecks and Sunken Cities Shipwrecks and Sunken Cities. A conversation with Franck Goddio and the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology, at the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford. Damian Robinson, Franck Goddio 25 Mar 2010
88 Science and multivocal practice at Catalhoyuk Professor Ian Hodder (Stanford University) talks to the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford. Ian Hodder 25 Mar 2010
89 Creative Commons Introduction to Art of the Ancient World Donna Kurtz and Sir John Boardman talk about Sir John's life, his career and experiences as a classical scholar and also the relationship works of art from different cultures around the ancient world have with one another. John Boardman, Donna Kurtz 11 Mar 2010
90 Creative Commons Research in Classical Archaeology Discussion between Sir John Boardman and Donna Kurtz on the subject of being classical archaeology researchers and academics and some of the challenges and opportunities they face. John Boardman, Donna Kurtz 11 Mar 2010
91 Interview with Professor Barry Cunliffe Professor Barry Cunliffe of the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford discusses his life in archaeology. Barry Cunliffe, Megan Price 08 Mar 2010
92 Interview with Wendy Morrison Interview with Wendy Morrison; DPhil Archaeology student, University of Oxford. Wendy Morrison, Ian Cartwright 30 Jul 2009
93 Interview with Professor Mark Pollard Interview with Professor Mark Pollard; Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science, University of Oxford. Mark Pollard, Megan Price 30 Jul 2009
94 Interview with Professor Chris Gosden Interview with Professor Chris Gosden; Professor of European Archaeology, University of Oxford. Chris Gosden, Megan Price 30 Jul 2009
95 The Vindolanda Tablets Professor Alan Bowman gives a talk on the Roman fort of Vindolanda. Using the famous Vindolanda tablets and other written sources found at the site, he paints a vivid picture of life at the Roman fort and in Roman Britain during the reign of Hadrian. Alan Bowman 12 Jun 2009
96 Cradle of Western Civilization Professor Griffin from the Oxford University Society Travel Programme gives a humourous talk about the ancient Aegean Islands; the founding Minoan and Greek civilizations where philosophy, science, and literature were born and first flourished. Jasper Griffin 12 Jun 2009
97 Howard Carter's excavation records of the tomb of Tutankhamun Dr Jaromir Malek, Keeper of the Archive at the Griffith Institute talks about the tomb of Tutankhamun; its discovery by Howard Carter and what the Griffith Institute are doing to study the tomb and the treasures inside it. Jaromir Malek 29 Apr 2009
98 Societies in Transition: The End of Roman Civilization Dr Ward-Perkins (Trinity College, Oxford) examines the Roman-made ecological disasters and examines how far the environmental pollution contributed to the fall of Rome and why this matters in today's world. Bryan Ward-Perkins 24 Mar 2009
99 Societies in Transition: Becoming Roman in Britain Lecture on Britain under Roman rule and the incorporation of Britain into the Roman world. Professor Gosden also talks about the significance of our environment, the outside, material world, and how it influences historical events in ancient history. Chris Gosden 24 Mar 2009
100 Societies in Transition: Becoming Roman in Britain Lecture on Britain under Roman rule and the incorporation of Britain into the Roman world. Professor Gosden also talks about the significance of our environment, the outside, material world, and how it influences historical events in ancient history. Chris Gosden 24 Mar 2009