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Vincent Megaw
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| Born | 1934 (age 90–91) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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Ruth
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John Vincent Stanley Megaw, also known as Vincent Megaw, is a British-born Australian archaeologist. He was born in 1934. An archaeologist is a scientist who studies human history. They do this by digging up and examining old objects and places.
Vincent Megaw is very interested in the art and musical instruments from ancient times. He also studies the history of Australia and nearby islands before Europeans arrived. He is an expert in early Celtic art. He also studies modern art made by Indigenous Australians.
Early Life and Studies
Vincent Megaw went to school at University College School in Hampstead. He also studied at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked on important archaeological sites in Europe. He also did new and important work in the South Sydney area of Australia.
He worked closely with his wife, Ruth Megaw. They researched the art of the European Iron Age before the Roman Empire. They wrote several books and papers together about this topic.
A Career in Archaeology
In 1961, Vincent Megaw worked as an editor for a publishing company called Thames and Hudson. After that, he took a job at the University of Sydney. He started as a Lecturer and later became a Senior Lecturer. His focus was on the archaeology of the European Iron Age.
From 1971 to 1982, he was a Professor and Head of the Archaeology Department at Leicester University. He then began working at Flinders University in Adelaide in 1979. In 1995, he became a Professor of Visual Arts and Archaeology at Flinders. He retired from this role in 2003.
He also had other important positions. He was a Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh. From 1998, he was a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow. He held this position with his wife, Ruth. Ruth Megaw passed away in 2013.
Important Recognitions
Vincent Megaw has received special honors for his work. In 1985, he was chosen to be part of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. This is a group that recognizes top experts in humanities fields. In 2004, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia. This is a high award given to people who have done great things for Australia.
Publications
Vincent Megaw has written many important books and articles. One of his well-known books is about Celtic art.
- Megaw, Ruth and Vincent, Celtic Art, 1989, Thames and Hudson, ISBN: 0500050503
