Past
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The painted churches of Ethiopia: preserving a fragile heritage
Stephen Rickerby and Lisa Shekede 29 Sep 2025 Ethiopia’s enduring Christian Orthodox tradition is embodied in the country’s rock-cut painted churches, especially those concentrated in the northern highlands of Tigray. They stand witness to cultural roots in the... Read more -
New archaeological discoveries at Kobeba in Southern Iraq
Dr. St John Simpson, Senior curator and Archaeologist, Department of the Middle East, British Museum London 15 Apr 2025 On Tuesday 15th April 2025 Dr. St John Simpson, Senior curator and Archaeologist in the Department of the Middle East at the British Museum was invited to discuss his recent... Read more -
De Opere Lemovicino: A dialogue between two chalices
James Robinson, Keeper of Decorative Art and Sculpture, Victoria and Albert Museum 12 Feb 2025 On Wednesday 12th February 2025 James Robinson, Keeper of Decorative Art and Sculpture at the Victoria and Albert Museum, was invited to deliver the inaugural Wyvern Research Institute Lecture. Entitled... Read more
