San Vincenzo al Volturno
Forty years since I was asked by the soprintendente if I would consider excavating at San Vincenzo al Volturno. Listen to (Prof) Andrea...
Forgotten (glorious) Umbria
Umbria is glorious, a global, cultural brand. That said, try finding walking or trekking guides through its peerless landscapes! The...
Panormos becomes Fiskardo
A new excavation at Fiskardo has drawn me back to this little port in north-east Kefalonia. The dig has brought more tombs to light. The...
Andrea Camilleri 1925-2019
One of the most memorable evenings at AUR was the occasion in 2013 when we awarded Andrea Camilleri with an honorary degree. It was a...
Sailing to Ithaka
A typhoon passed across Greece last night with tragic consequences in Thrace. The stormy weather brought new light to the Straits of...
An earthquake heralds a new Government
At 6.49 this morning a truck seemed to crash into the upper floor of our house. Half awake, I knew instantly what it was. I rushed to the...
