Sir mortimer talks about the 1951 excavation at stanwick in. Archaeologist sir mortimer wheeler in conversation with. Gordon childe director of the institute of archaeology, professor sean p o riordain department of archaeology, university college dublin and sir mortimer wheeler. Roman art and architecture first transmitted in 1960, sir mortimer wheeler surveys some of the roman empires most impressive architectural feats. On the proposal of council a lecture series was established to commemorate the eightieth birthday in september 1970 of sir mortimer wheeler secretary of. A to z listing for tv programmes starting with a on bbc iplayer. Find out more or download a research visit request form word 150kb, opens in a new tab.
In this first installment we talked to carol pettman, sir mortimer wheeler s granddaughter, who shared with us a few memories of her grandfather during the war. Sir mortimer wheeler s 1957 tour of mohenjodaro, although outdated in many ways, has some great footage, close shots of indus objects, and an engaging host. Dick and dom learn about the geniuses who have shaped the world of technology. Follow mortimer wheeler and explore their bibliography from s mortimer wheeler author page.
Sir mortimer wheeler explores the stone ruins of great zimbabwe, once thought to be the source of king solomons gold. Sendup of premandela south africa and shopping channels as sir kenneth clark, ajp taylor and sir mortimer wheeler endorse general smuts product. Archaeologist sir mortimer wheeler in conversation with magnus magnusson. Mortimer wheeler archaeological lectures the british academy. Michael mortimer wheeler, lawyer, born 8 january 1915, called to the bar grays inn 1938, lincolns inn 1946, qc 1961, bencher of lincolns inn 1967, treasurer of lincolns inn 1986, married 1939. Available for windows and mac os x youtube and many other video sites are supported. Over the course of his career, he served as director of both the national museum of wales and london museum, directorgeneral of the archaeological survey of india, and the founder and honorary director of the institute of archaeology in london, in. First transmitted in 1958, sir mortimer wheeler and the hellenic travellers club conclude their journey around the mediterranean. A simple extension for superfast and easy youtube downloads in flv, 3gp. Sir mortimer explores the extensive archaeological sites on the. First transmitted in 1958, sir mortimer wheeler sails from venice to greece, to determine why iconic sites continue to fulfil the earnest travellers sightseeing pleasure.
Sir mortimer wheeler investigates the legacy of the roman empire. Archaeologist is accused of inventing ad43 battle after digging up skeletons of ancient tribe. Archaeologist is accused of inventing ad43 battle after. Sir mortimer wheeler looks at the religious beliefs of the roman empire. Sir robert eric mortimer wheeler frs fba fsa 10 september 1890 22 july 1976 was a british archaeologist and officer in the british army.
Download youtube videos in mp4, 3gp or m4aaudio formats. Gordon childe director of the institute of archaeology, professor sean p o riordain department of archaeology, university college dublin and sir mortimer wheeler professor. First transmitted in 1958, sir mortimer wheeler and the hellenic scholars sail east via istanbul, stepping onshore on the aegean islands of lesbos, an ancient trade route site. Download, convert and organize videos and audios from youtube and many other sites. Sir mortimer discusses how attitudes to archaeology have changed. Sir mortimer talks about the 1951 excavation at stanwick in yorkshire. Sir mortimer wheeler and the hellenic travellers club crew visit delos and athens.
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