Sardinia & Corsica: Part II: Corsica – ‘The Most Beautiful One’
Sardinia & Corsica: Part II: Corsica – ‘The Most Beautiful One’ by Dr Christopher A. Tuttle
In 565 BCE Greeks from Phocaea in Asia Minor built their first colony on the shores of Corsica. This event introduced Corsica into Western recorded history. In this presentation we’ll explore some of the highlights from Corsica’s long history—from the mysterious prehistoric Torreans to the rise of the Corsican Republic in the 18th century. Join us for this interesting survey to learn more about one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating islands.
Images:
Evisa, Corsica. Evisa which is famed for its chestnuts, is a delightful small village located between the Gorges de Spelunca and the Forêt d’Aïtone. Photo: Kristen Hellstrom
Dr Christopher A. Tuttle is an archaeologist studying the Hellenistic and Roman periods in the Eastern Mediterranean. Former Associate Director at ACOR in Jordan and former Executive Director of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers. He holds a BA in Classical and Medieval Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a PhD from the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University. He joined ASA as Academic and Outreach Coordinator in 2023.
Chris leads the following ASA tours:
- Greek Islands of the Aegean: Minoans to Crusaders 28 May – 15 June 2025
- Sardinia and Corsica: Islands of Forgotten Riches 2 – 19 October 2025
- The Turquoise Coast: Southern Turkey & Rhodes 22 September – 9 October 2026
- Tunisia: From Carthage to the Sahara 27 October – 13 November 2026