Filippo Olari
Norway
Affiliation: Independent Researcher
Member since: 2026
Topics of Interest: Ancient technology, Construction of Buildings, Museum Management, Stone
Focus areas: Iron Age, Roman Era, Viking Age, Early Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages, Newer Era1930-1950
I am an archaeologist with a Master’s degree from the University of Parma (Italy), with extensive experience in both archaeological excavations and survey work. I have a solid background across a wide range of historical periods, including the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman period, Middle Ages, as well as modern and industrial archaeology.
I have participated in excavations and archaeological surveys in several parts of Europe. I have experience in the planning and coordination of large-scale historical and archaeological reconstruction projects, and I have been actively involved in exhibitions, conferences, and workshops.
My professional specialisation includes archaeological landscape and mountain surveys, archaeological methodology, and the planning of archaeological mapping and excavation strategies. I currently work for Musea i Sogn og Fjordane, where I am engaged in the organisation of exhibitions, the development and implementation of museum projects, and museum education. More specifically, I work as a museum educator at Kvernsteinsparken and also collaborate with the Norwegian Armed Forces’ Historical Museum (Forsvarshistorisk museum).
I'm also a stonemason. Since 2015, I have specialised in traditional stoneworking, learning ancient stonemasons’ techniques in northern Italy. I apply these techniques to reproduce reliefs, architectural elements, and everyday stone objects, working with different types of stone. This practical expertise led me to bring my skills to Norway, where I now work at the most important centre for stone production in the Viking and medieval periods, contributing to research, interpretation, and experimental archaeology related to stone extraction and craftsmanship.
Open for research collaboration in the following topics
Ancient technology, Archaeological science, Art, Iron, Living History, Museum Managment, New Media, Stone, Sustainability, Transportation
Available for work in open-air museums or at cultural heritage events with demonstration skills in
Ancient technology, Archaeological science, Art, Communication and Outreach, Construction of Buildings, Education, teaching, and training, Living history, Museum Managment, Stone, Sustainability, Transportation, Weapons
Happy to mentor and share my experience in the following skills
Ancient technology, Communication and Outreach, Construction of Buildins, Education, teaching, and training, Living history, Museum Managment, Stone, Sustainability
Looking for collaborators to help with my research in the following topic
Ancient technology, Archaeological science, Art, Communication and Outreach, Construction of Buildings, Living History, Museum Managment, Stone