Events Calendar – British School at Athens

Half a Century of Archaeological Science in Greece: Past, Present, & Future

Celebrating 50 Years, The Marc and Ismene Fitch Laboratory for Archaeological Science

On November 29th, 2024, the Fitch Laboratory at the British School at Athens (BSA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its inception in 1974, the Fitch has grown from a small experiment into an international hub for archaeological science. As the first laboratory of its kind in Greece—and among only a few globally—the Fitch Laboratory’s history traces the development of the field globally, as well as in Greece.

On this occasion the Fitch Laboratory team welcomes the opportunity to reflect and celebrate Half a Century of Archaeological Science in Greece. We have organised an international conference where leading experts in the field will explore how archaeological science has contributed to our understanding of the human past in Greece, focusing on three main topics: Movement and Mobility, Everyday Life, Landscape Histories and Environment.

Please find below the preliminary programme and registration links for in person and online attendance.

Book of Abstracts & Conference Programme:

Registration required:

Update: We are now fully booked for in-person attendance, but do please register to view the conference online.

Online Registration (viewing only)

To help us accommodate as many people as possible, please only register for in-person attendance if you are certain you can attend. Space is limited, so it’s important that everyone who registers is able to participate.

When registering, you can choose to attend specific days. If you only plan to attend one or two days, please select those days in the registration form. If you plan to attend the entire conference, make sure to register for all three days.

Practicalities:

The conference entrance is located at Souedias 52. The nearest metro station is Evangelismos, just a few minutes’ walk away.

The event will take place in the British School at Athens’ Library. Please note that large bags are not permitted in the library, so we kindly ask that you bring only small bags with the necessary items.