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SAFE ToursRoger AtwoodRoger Atwood is an arts journalist and author of Stealing History, which inspired the idea for SAFE Tours. Stealing History has been translated into three languages and is currently in its fourth printing in North America. He is a Contributing Editor at Archaeology magazine and a correspondent and critic for ARTnews. His work has also appeared recently in Scientific American, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Guardian. He has lectured at universities and academic conferences in Venezuela, Turkey, Peru, Canada, and throughout the United States and has received numerous fellowships, including an Alicia Patterson fellowship and a Knight International Press fellowship. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts and Masters in International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University. Currently a Visiting Researcher at Georgetown University, he lives in the city of Washington, DC. His tour covers artifacts described in Stealing History including the Vicús treasures from northern Peru and the little known pieces from Batán Grande. Also listen to SAFE's podcast interview with Roger Atwood. Past tours Friday Dec.03.04, Metropolitan Museum of Art 5:30 PM Sunday Dec.05.04, Metropolitan Museum of Art 10:30 AM Sunday Jan.02.05, Boston Museum of Fine Arts 10:30 AM Sunday Jan.09.05, Boston Museum of Fine Arts 12:30 PM Sunday Apr.10.05, Boston Museum of Fine Arts 10:30 AM Sunday Apr.10.05, Boston Museum of Fine Arts 12:30 PM Sunday Oct.02.05, Metropolitan Museum of Art 10:30 AM Sunday Oct.02.05, Metropolitan Museum of Art 12:30 PM Friday Nov.17.06, Metropolitan Museum of Art 6:00 PM |
“Tremendously fresh and insightful perspective offered through the tour” A.G. SAFE Tours are $40, $10 for students with valid ID INCLUDING group admission* to the museum. We welcome members of the press. The Museum charges $16 for adult group admission. Space is limited, please email us to inquire about availability. *Group admission fees to the Metropolitan Museum of Art are charged by the museum to all tour attendees, including members of the museum and the press. Questions about group admission fees should be directed to the museum: 212-570-3711 Please specify the time and date of the tour you wish to reserve.
Roger Atwood at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
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Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World by Roger Atwood Read excerpts here Photograph by Jane Evelyn Atwood |
