Oxford signs MOU with Madagascar

Posted by on Nov 1, 2012 in News | No Comments
Oxford signs MOU with Madagascar

The University of Oxford signed an MOU with the Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie in Antananarivo, Madagascar in September.  The MOU is part of a new joint Sealinks – Museum initiative that will see new archaeological and palaeoenvironmental research undertaken in northern Madagascar starting in 2013.  The collaboration will aim to explore Madagascar’s early maritime links, and […]

Ethnicity and aquatic lifestyles

Posted by on Oct 31, 2012 in Publications | No Comments
Ethnicity and aquatic lifestyles

Hoogervorst, T.G. 2012. Ethnicity and aquatic lifestyles: Exploring Southeast Asia’s past and present seascapes. Water History 4: 245-265. Abstract: This study explores the profound maritime dimension in Southeast Asia’s past and present. It highlights the region’s “sea people”, giving special attention to their complex and dynamic interactions with terrestrial communities. Their cultures and aquatic lifestyles, […]

Indian Ocean meeting at British Museum

Posted by on Aug 26, 2012 in Events | No Comments
Indian Ocean meeting at British Museum

WUN Indian Ocean Archaeology Network, British Museum, 22-23 February, 2013. Sealinks will participate in the forthcoming World University Network Indian Ocean Archaeology Network meeting in London, to be held at the British Museum, 22-23 Feb, 2013.  Student members of the project will give presentations on their research.  The meeting is the second for the network, […]