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A Conversation on Etruria, Rome, and the Value of Long Chronologies
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of recording a podcast conversation on Etruria in the Roman world: the Roman conquest, the cultural transformations that followed, and the ways in which archaeology allows us to observe these processes not as abstract historical events, but as lived experiences within local…
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Buffalo City Hall
Buffalo City Hall remains one of the most compelling architectural statements in the city, not simply because of its scale, but because of the extraordinary care with which every surface, proportion, and decorative program was conceived. Built between 1929 and 1931 and dedicated in 1932, the building is a 32-story…
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La Gatta
I still remember that class in middle school when, for the first time, they played “La Gatta” by Gino Paoli for us. Our teacher made us listen to it several times and then asked what we thought the lyrics meant. In it, I saw the sadness of growing older, of…
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Expanding Horizons: The 2025 Field Season at Podere Cannicci
As the 2025 field season draws to a close, the excavation team at Podere Cannicci celebrates a campaign marked by significant discoveries and transformative insights. This year’s work has brought us closer than ever to understanding the full complexity of this late Etruscan and Republican rural settlement, set in the…
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Argiano: A Harmonious Renaissance Along the Orcia
Nestled on a ridge above the quiet banks of the Orcia River, Argiano stands as a compelling example of how the past can be reclaimed without being overwritten. Once a medieval castle built to guard a vital defensive line through southern Tuscany, Argiano has now been thoughtfully restored by the…
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Looking to the Future with Hope: The Role of New Generations in Cultural Heritage
When I published the Italian edition of my book with Carocci (Roma antica e l’ideologia nazionale italiana. Trasformazioni di una città dal Risorgimento al fascismo), I dedicated it to my daughter Viola and my niece Aurora. In the brief dedication, I wrote that the future of cultural heritage belongs to…
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Reflecting on the EAA 2024 Conference in Rome
The European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) Annual Meeting, held in Rome from August 28-31, 2024, was a landmark event for the global archaeological community. This conference brought together professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts from all corners of the world, providing an invaluable platform for the exchange of ideas, research, and experiences.…
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New Review
A new review of my book Ancient Rome and the Modern Italian State. Ideological Placemaking, Archaeology, and Architecture 1870-1945 was recently published in the Theoretical Roman Archaeology Journal. The review is written by Massimiliano Munzi whom I thank for the kind words and for spotting some mistakes that will be…
Alessandro Sebastiani 