Gold tesserae from Daphni, Greece, 11th century CE | presented by Liz James
Gold tesserae from Daphni, Greece, 11th century CE | presented by Liz James
#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 Petrokokkinos gravestone at West Norwood Cemetery | presented by Konstantinos Trimmis
The Petrokokkinos gravestone at West Norwood Cemetery | presented by Konstantinos Trimmis (University of Bristol)
Enthroned Virgin with Christ Child Icon by Emmanuel Tzanes | presented by Dimitra Kotoula
Enthroned Virgin with Christ Child Icon by Emmanuel Tzanes | presented by Dimitra Kotoula (Greek Ministry of Culture) See objects related to the church of St Andrews from the Byzantine […]
Award of the Knight of the Gold Cross of the Order of the Redeemer to George Finlay | presented by Amalia Kakissis
Award of the Knight of the Gold Cross of the Order of the Redeemer to George Finlay | presented by Amalia Kakissis (BSA)
A letter of the Provisional Administration of Greece, 1824 | presented by Maria Christina Chatziioannou
A letter of the Provisional Administration of Greece, 1824 | presented by Maria Christina Chatziioannou (Institute of Historical Research, National Hellenic Research Foundation)
Mycenaean stone relief from the Treasury of Atreus inscribed with Christian names | presented by Kostas Paschalidis
Mycenaean stone relief from the Treasury of Atreus inscribed with Christian names | presented by Kostas Paschalidis (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
Greek soldiers in the mountains near the end of the war of independence by Theodore Leblanc | presented by Mark Mazower
Greek soldiers in the mountains near the end of the war of independence by Theodore Leblanc | presented by Mark Mazower (Columbia University) Leblanc, Theodore, “Greek soldiers during the insurrections […]
Statue of George Canning at Westminster Abbey | presented by John Kittmer
Statue of George Canning at Westminster Abbey | presented by John Kittmer (Anglo-Hellenic League) Further information about the object discussed in this video can be found on the Westminster Abbey […]
“The Sortie of Mesolonghi” from ‘21 allios’: The Greek War of Independence in Playmobil Dioramas | presented by Regina Katsimardou, Natasa Kastriti & Panagiota Panariti
“The Sortie of Mesolonghi” from ‘21 allios’: The Greek War of Independence in Playmobil Dioramas | presented by Regina Katsimardou, Natasa Kastriti & Panagiota Panariti (National Historical Museum, Athens)
A handmade taverna sign | presented by Sofka Zinovieff
A handmade taverna sign | presented by Sofka Zinovieff (author)