Dr Michael Lewis, Head of Portable Antiquities & Treasure, at the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), joins Culture in Crisis International Coordinator, Laura Jones, to discuss the UK’s rich archaeological heritage and the ways and means we go about exploring and protecting it.
Each year tens of thousands of important archaeological objects are discovered across the country by metal detectorists and other members of the public. The discussion explores the different groups involved, their different motivations for searching, and the different ways the PAS works with these people to ensure that this cultural treasure is not lost through looting or unconscious destruction.
Exploring some of the important treasure discoveries of the past 20 years, we will hear more about the valuable work of the PAS and their ongoing efforts to protect our shared heritage.
Part of the ‘Preservation by Design’ project, which is a series of recordings, exploring ‘designed solutions’ to threats posed to our cultural heritage.
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