“Built 2,300 years ago,” “it’s unique,” “it’s an excellent example.” There are many ways to describe the remnants of the past, hoping that the public will feel the same enthusiasm as researchers. But this doesn’t happen automatically.
We had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop for the British School at Athens, with the teams participating in the Athens Archaeology Festival. We discussed how we can bring archaeology to life for the general public: how to transform research and findings into stories that touch people and how to create a meaningful connection with the present.
Public interest isn’t built only with data. It’s cultivated through stories -through the way we choose to tell them. We warmly thank the British School for the invitation and look forward to seeing the festival teams bring ancient stories to life.
