Archaeology Seminar: DPhil Student Showcase

A Tale of Two Lou’s:  Private and Institutional Collecting Patterns in the Era of Decolonization and Deaccession in Urban America:  Case Study of Saint Louis

Jennifer Nolan, DPhil Student, Kellogg College

Saint Louis is a paradox urban centre that is undergoing a renaissance of revitalization and regional gentrification while concurrently remaining one of the most segregated cities in the United States. Previous anthropological studies indicate that the art market in Saint Louis is also socially and economically stratified, constituting a microcosm of the broader power dynamics of the society and city. To study Saint Louis institutions and collectors is to explore “A Tale of Two Lou’s”, investigating the hierarchical relationships between institutions and private collectors of varied socio-economic backgrounds.  Jennifer Nolan’s research will provide insight into the collecting continuum and museum cultures by examining the practices and policies of institutions compared with ideologies and motivations of diverse collector communities.

Exploring Relationships Between Roman Roads and Romano-Celtic Temples

Neil Godfrey, DPhil Student, Kellogg College

Although archaeological evidence for both Roman roads and sacred spaces in Roman Britain continues to grow, the connections between them remain relatively underexplored. This talk will examine how landscape archaeology can deepen our understanding of the links between Roman roads and rural Romano-Celtic temples, in particular, within their broader landscape settings. Drawing on examples, the talk will explore topics such as the practical and symbolic interpretations of Roman roads, the relevance of ‘pilgrimage’ in this context, and key questions and approaches for investigating the potential relationships between roads and temples, among other related themes.

Refreshments available from 17:00.

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