Damian Robinson

Archaeology

Archaeology is primarily a visual, social and cultural subject; in these interviews arc...

Maritime Archaeology: Research from the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology (OCMA)

Title	Description	People	Date
J3: A Roman ship's boat from the Portus Magnus of Alexandria	A small Roman boat was discovered in the port of Alexandria. Why was it transporting a large iron anchor at the moment it sank? Professor Damian Robinson presents this fascinating and rare find.	Damian Robinson, Alexander Belov, Nesreen Elgaly, David Honore, Catherine Grataloup, Tina Roushannafas, Patrice Sandrin	10 March, 2025
Underwater photography and maritime archaeology	Fascinating images that offer a glimpse into ancient Egypt: Photographer Christoph Gerigk talks about his work in the sunken ancient cities off the coast of Egypt and the challenges and developments in underwater photography.	Christoph Gerigk, Damian Robinson	16 December, 2024
The Portus Magnus of Alexandria: 25 years of underwater archaeological research	The ancient Portus Magnus of Alexandria with its sunken royal quarter was once home to historical figures Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. Franck Goddio discusses his many years of exploration at the site and some key discoveries.	Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson	22 October, 2024
Underwater archaeology: 20 years of collaboration between OCMA and IEASM	Egypt's sunken ancient cities have been the fieldwork project of the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) since 1992. Franck Goddio discusses key finds and the creation of Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology.	Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson	21 October, 2024
Shipwrecks and Sunken Cities	Shipwrecks and Sunken Cities. A conversation with Franck Goddio and the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology, at the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford.	Damian Robinson, Franck Goddio	25 March, 2010