Fabio Surace
Fabio Surace is an undergraduate student at the University of Kent, pursuing a Classical Studies and Archaeology degree. His passion for archaeology began at Fulham Palace’s Young Archaeologist Club, where his enthusiasm grew until he recently became leader of the Canterbury branch. At university, Fabio has been the archaeological liaison in the Kent Classical and Archaeological Society (KCAS), dedicating his time to organising events and creating meaningful opportunities for students to explore the depth of archaeology and history in the local area and the classical world. His involvement extends beyond KCAS, as he collaborates with various local archaeological societies, including FSARG, of which he is a part of the committee and HRGS, contributing both in excavation and post-excavation work.
Fabio’s main interests lie in fieldwork excavations and the transformative role of modern technology in archaeology. He is particularly fascinated by how advanced tools can enhance archaeological site documentation, analysis, and interpretation. Through hands-on experience, he has developed skills in 3d laser scanning and printing, photogrammetry, and drone flying, each of which plays a crucial role in creating precise digital reconstructions of artefacts and landscapes.
Beyond his academic and archaeology pursuits, Fabio has a strong interest in the ancient history of Calabria, where he is from. He is passionate about preserving and promoting the Calabrian Greko language, a minority language of the region, using music and cultural history through his website, radiosurace.com. In addition to his linguistic and historical endeavours, Fabio is a skilled player of the Calabrian Byzantine Lira, introducing the instrument to Kent for the first time, also promoting it through a university group called Amatores. His dedication to cultural heritage extends further through his efforts to bring the latest research of the iconic Bronzes of Riace into Kent’s academic and cultural discourse, allowing a bridge to new international research into the local world.