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Damian Robinson

Series featuring Damian Robinson

  • Archaeology
  • Maritime Archaeology: Research from the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology (OCMA)
# Episode Title Description People Date
5 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 photography and maritime archaeology Fascinating images that offer a glimpse into ancient Egypt: Photographer Christoph Gerigk talks about his work in the sunken ancient cities off the coast of Egypt and the challenges and developments in underwater photography. Christoph Gerigk, Damian Robinson 16 Dec 2024
3 The Portus Magnus of Alexandria: 25 years of underwater archaeological research The ancient Portus Magnus of Alexandria with its sunken royal quarter was once home to historical figures Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. Franck Goddio discusses his many years of exploration at the site and some key discoveries. Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson 22 Oct 2024
2 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
1 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