Talks and Presentations

Map of Talks

Spatial Markers of Coastscape Engagement in Aegean Prehistory

January 22, 2024

Conference proceedings talk, Spatial Approaches to Ancient Greek and Cypriot Landscapes Workshop, Swedish Institute at Athens, Greece, Athens Greece

This talk concerned spatial analytical approaches to the coastscapes of Aegean prehistory. More information here.

Sun, Sea and Spirals: Aegean ‘Frying Pans’ in Context

June 01, 2023

Talk, Sympozjum Egejskie: 9th Conference in Aegean Archaeology, Warsaw, Poland

This talk examines the contextual significance of Aegean ‘frying pans’ and their symbolic representations, exploring their connection to maritime themes and prehistoric rituals.

Backs to the Sea? Seascapes and ‘International Spirit’

November 01, 2018

Talk, Islands in Dialogue (ISLANDIA) Conference, Turin, Italy

This talk explores the role of seascapes in shaping cultural interactions and connectivity, examining the concept of an ‘international spirit’ in island societies.

The Never-Ending Journey? Death and Sea in Bronze Age Greece

May 01, 2018

Talk, Aspects of Death Seminar Group, Uppsala, Sweden

This talk explores the symbolism of death and the sea in Bronze Age Greece, examining funerary practices, maritime metaphors, and the cultural significance of journeys beyond life.

Sun, Sea and Spirals: Early Cycladic Frying Pans

May 01, 2016

Talk, Whirls in Greek Thought and Beyond Workshop, Uppsala, Sweden

This talk explores early Cycladic ‘frying pans’ within the broader framework of Greek thought, examining their symbolism, artistic motifs, and maritime connections.