The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities
The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities
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Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Ancient Rome and the Middle East.
The University of Sydney’s Nicholson Collection of antiquities is now on display at the University’s state of the art Chau Chak Wing Museum.
The 1850’s was an era of exotic travel, a time of romantic ideals, a time of desire, and a time of interest in the collection and preservation of ancient artefacts. Founding Fellow and Chancellor, Sir Charles Nicholson adventured extensively throughout these Mediterranean regions to create what is today the largest collection of antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere.
In this podcast series we talk to the University’s in-house archeologists, curators, and specialists about the significance of these objects. We hear about the fascinating stories they tell about the ancient cultures and civilisations that produced them. We hear about the work of the university’s archeologists and the archeological digs they have been and still are involved in. We also speak to eminent scholar Professor Vrasidas Karalis about the current state of play with the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens’ purpose built Acropolis Museum.
The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities
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The podcast covers themes related to ancient civilizations including Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Ancient Rome, and the broader Middle East, sharing insights into specific artifacts, their historical significance, and ongoing excavations. Example episodes explore the collection's focus on Egyptian artifacts and the journey of Charles Nicholson as a collector, as well as discussions about the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Ancient Rome and the Middle East.
The University of Sydney’s Nicholson Collection of antiquities is now on display at the University’s state of the art Chau Chak Wing Museum.
The 1850’s was an era of exotic travel, a time of romantic ideals, a time of desire, and a time of interest in the collection and preservation of ancient artefacts. Founding Fellow and Chancellor, Sir Charles Nicholson adventured extensively throughout these Mediterranean regions to create what is today the largest collection of antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere.
In this podcast series we talk to the University’s in-house archeologists, curators, and specialists about the significance of these objects. We hear about the fascinating stories they tell about the ancient cultures and civilisations that produced them. We hear about the work of the university’s archeologists and the archeological digs they have been and still are involved in. We also speak to eminent scholar Professor Vrasidas Karalis about the current state of play with the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens’ purpose built Acropolis Museum.
The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities
You can subscribe for free to this Arts Wednesday series at eastsidefm.org/series
In this episode we talk to Deputy Director of the Chau Chak Wing Museum, Dr Paul Donnelly: Archeologist and honorary associate of the Department of Archaeology and founding member and vice president of the Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation. He is also a governor of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, both at the University of Sydney. “The collection is representative of […]
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