Argonauts Abroad: Archive Images from the 1901 Schoolmasters’ cruise
In the spring of 1901, the steam yacht Argonaut embarked on a voyage to places of interest in Greek history. Onboard were 90 (male) schoolmasters, 70 ladies (many of whom […]
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Maurice Pope (1926 – 2019)
It was with great sadness that the BSA learnt of the death of Maurice Pope on 1 August 2019 aged 93. His association with the BSA goes back to the […]
Dr Richard Payne 1978-2019
It is with great sadness that the BSA recently learned that Dr Richard Payne, a former BSA Student and Council member, was one of eight mountaineers killed while attempting to […]
EARTH WATER FIRE: Celebrating Cretan Pottery from Antiquity to the Present
Thrapsano 11 to 14 July 2019. A four-day series of cultural events on Cretan pottery recently concluded successfully.
Our New Assistant Director – Michael Loy
It is our great pleasure to welcome Michael Loy, who officially takes up the post of Assistant Director today.
Evidence for advanced architectural planning at the early prehistoric site of Dhaskalio in the Aegean
Four-year research programme ends uncovering the sophisticated architectural remains of an advanced civilisation
Dr Ruth Macrides (1949 – 2019)
We report with deep sadness the death on 27 April, aged 69, of Ruth Macrides, after a short illness.
Investigating pottery production and exchange patterns at Ayia Irini, Kea
Natalie Abell (University of Michigan) reports on her study of ceramics from Ayia Irini (Kea) at the Fitch Lab that provided new insights into both exchange and local production of pottery over ca. 1000 years, from mid-Early Bronze Age to mid-Late Bronze Age.
Upcoming conference on Popular Music of the Greek World
The BSA is delighted to announce an upcoming conference on Popular Music of the Greek World, which will take place at the BSA on Friday and Saturday, 17-18 May 2019.
Exploring biodistances but always staying close to the Fitch lab
Assistant Professor Efi Nikita outlines her recent collaboration at the Fitch exploring human mobility through the study of dental nonmetric traits.