Pietro Fabris, The discovery of the temple of Isis at Pompeii, buried under pumice and other volcanic matter (1776)
Wellcome Library, no. 43680i
From tomb robbers and barrow diggers to eccentric millionaires and the first professional excavations, we will trace the early history of archaeology. Topics include the discovery of Pompeii, Heinrich Schliemann and Troy, the passion for Egyptology, and the relationship between archaeology and power.
RJW F212202 Online freelance course (via Zoom)
10 weeks, Thursday 23 September - Thursday 2 December (incl., with half-term break on 28 October)
1. Curious Antiquaries
2. The Society of Dilettante
3. From Sport to Science
4. The Birth of Egyptology
5. Digging up Homer
6. Meet the First Americans
7. The Bible and the Trowel
8. A Political Tool
9. The Science of Dating and the Radiocarbon Revolution
10. How Ancient is Ancient?
£80 (individual registration); £120 (for two people on the same screen!). To register, please complete this form.