Greek Chronicles, Issue 20, 8 March 1824 | presented by Aristides Hatzis
Greek Chronicles, Issue 20, 8 March 1824 | presented by Aristides Hatzis (University of Athens)
#21objectsfor21
Continuing our initiatives to mark the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution, the BSA is delighted to launch 21 objects for 21, a podcast series celebrating Greece through objects – ranging from ancient to modern – chosen by curators, authors, and academics in the UK, Greece, and beyond.
Following our previous podcast series 21 poems into 21, this series sees its contributors present their selection through spoken word and images in short videos.
The Pashley Sarcophagus | presented by Anastasia Christophilopoulou
The Pashley Sarcophagus | presented by Anastasia Christophilopoulou (Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge) A Catalogue of the Greek and Roman Sculpture in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. By Ludwig Budde and […]
The Philhellenic Banner No.1, Vol.1, 1853 by Edward Masson | presented by Alasdair Grant
The Philhellenic Banner No.1, Vol.1, 1853 by Edward Masson | presented by Alasdair Grant (University of Edinburgh)
A Thracian lyra | presented by Roderick Beaton
A Thracian lyra | presented by Roderick Beaton (KCL)
Sword and Insignia of Sir Richard Church | presented by HE Kate Smith
Sword and Insignia of Sir Richard Church | presented by HE Kate Smith, UK Ambassador to the Greece
Still Life with Three Sailors by John Craxton | presented by Ian Collins
Still Life with Three Sailors by John Craxton | presented by Ian Collins (writer and curator) Further background on John Craxton’s life in Greece was presented by Ian Collins at […]
A theatre programme from 1952-1953 | presented by Nayia Yiakoumaki
A theatre programme from 1952-1953 | presented by Nayia Yiakoumaki (Whitechapel Gallery)
The Veroli Casket | presented by Antony Eastmond
The Veroli Casket | presented by Antony Eastmond (The Courtauld Institute of Art) The object is on display at V&A South Kensington (Medieval & Renaissance, Room 8, The William and Eileen […]
The Monument of Lysicrates | presented by Mary Beard
The Monument of Lysicrates | presented by Mary Beard (University of Cambridge)
Necropolis and Cavafy family grave at West Norwood Cemetery | presented by Victoria Solomonidis-Hunter
Necropolis and Cavafy family grave at West Norwood Cemetery | presented by Victoria Solomonidis-Hunter (UCL & Friends of West Norwood Cemetery)