The Ripple Effect: Noticing rivers past and present
Project lead: Professor RIck schulting
Professor of Scientific and Prehistoric Archaeology, Institute of Archaeology Governing Body Fellow, Wolfson College
School of Archaeology
Project Summary
The Ripple Effect stems from the Leverhulme-funded research project Ebb & Flow, which studies the many roles that rivers played in the lives of prehistoric communities from 2500–400 BC: as connectors and borders, as sources of floods and food, and as places of ritualised activities. This truly interdisciplinary project will bring unexpected bursts of culture to people both on location and through online engagement and expand their sense of time depth. The Ripple Effect will take archaeological places near rivers and turn them into outdoor culture hubs, where original artworks and new research will be installed on community noticeboards. It will create a series of artworks, learning materials, and short films all accessible online, to reach people both indoors and out and enhance their experience of riverine landscapes.
Project Updates
The project team has created the first art installations for the project. Click on the project links below to find out more.