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In this month's Hellenic Social, we sat down with Dr Jennifer Webb and chatted about the fascinating world of Cypriot pottery, we invite you to our weekly series of lecture on the events leading up to, during and after the Greek War of Independence, along with our recently launched 1821 exhibition, and explore the merging of the past and present through our RENEGADES installation.
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Archaeologist, Professor, co-director of excavations, editor-in-chief and Senior Research Fellow, Dr Jennifer Webb's work and focus is on Bronze Age Cyprus. She sat down with us to talk about Cyprus' ancient past, archaeology in the age of closed international borders and her worst archaeological experience, among other interesting stories.
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Ancient Cyprus and its pottery may not have entered into the public consciousness of ancient history like Greece, Egypt or Mesopotamia have, but its culture is just as rich and complex. The pottery of Bronze Age Cyprus is particularly unique compared to its neighbours - learn more about their hand building traditions in this month's blog post.
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In a highly digitised world now grappling with a pandemic, we find ourselves struggling to connect or exist in the present, let alone connect with our past. RENEGADES, part of the Hellenic Museum’s permanent collection, remixes classical imagery for a modern audience, paying homage to the ancient world and contributes to the iconic street art the Melbourne CBD is famous for.
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This year marks the 200-year anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, which began in 1821. As part of the commemoration, the Hellenic Museum has been hosting a series of illuminating lectures, presented by Dr Con Allimonos, exploring the events leading up to, during, and after the revolution. Tickets are still available for the last three lectures.
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In commemoration of the Greek War of Independence, the Hellenic Museum has added an additional exhibition exploring the decade-long struggle that resulted in the creation of the modern Greek state. The items on display include traditional costumes, illustrated books and historical coins on loan from the Stamoulis Family, Peter & Mary Mitrakas and Lambros & Stav Kappas. The exhibition is now open at the Hellenic Museum.
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