Objects Talks & Workshops

Framing the Sea: Maritime Heritage as Evidence and Interpretation with Dr. Michael Flecker

by ARCH2
16 May • 01:30pm

Dive into maritime heritage through stories of shipwrecks and underwater discoveries. Drawing on Dr Michael Flecker’s fieldwork, this conversation explores how maritime archaeology reveals trade, technology, and cultural exchange in Southeast Asia further expanding on how we have come to understand, study, and share heritage today.

Framing-the-Sea-Maritime-Heritage-as-Evidence-and-Interpretation-with-Dr-Michael-Flecker

Dive beneath the waves and uncover the stories hidden in Southeast Asia’s waters. This lively conversation brings maritime heritage and archaeology to life through tales of shipwrecks, lost cargo, and underwater discoveries. Drawing on Dr Michael Flecker’s extensive field experience, the session explores how submerged sites reveal ancient trade routes, seafaring technologies, and vibrant cultural exchanges across the region. Beyond the thrill of discovery, the discussion also touches on how maritime archaeology works in practice, namely, how sites are studied, protected, and shared with the public. From research methods to ethical questions, participants will gain insight into the challenges of working underwater. Framed within today’s heritage landscape, the programme highlights how underwater archaeology complements land-based histories and expands how we understand and present the past.

ARCH2

ArCH Square is the first education and outreach centre dedicated to archaeology and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Singapore and the region. It serves as a platform and enabler for practitioners, academics, and enthusiasts to transmit knowledge, build capabilities and foster community. Through a collaborative model of programming with stakeholders, ArCH Square empowers individuals and communities to access and contribute to the fields of archaeology and ICH, fostering a deeper understanding of our cultural identity and shared heritage. ArCH Square is managed by HeritageSG, a subsidiary of the National Heritage Board.

Website: www.heritage.sg/arch-square
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