Summary
An archaeologist and teacher from Bol, and one of the early researchers of early Croatian heritage. As editor of ‘Starohrvatska prosvjeta’ (‘Old Croatian Heritage’), he connected field research with the publication of findings.
He was editor-in-chief of ‘Starohrvatska prosvjeta’ from 1895 to 1904.
A man from Bol with an interest in architecture
Radić was born in Bol, where he also died. He studied architecture in Vienna and worked as a teacher in several places in Dalmatia. He combined this experience with the study of old churches, inscriptions and archaeological remains.
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Research and Starohrvatska prosvjeta
He was particularly interested in early Croatian sites and architecture. From 1895 to 1904, he edited ‘Starohrvatska prosvjeta’, in which he published key studies on early churches and their stone furnishings. He also wrote about ancient inscriptions from Korčula.
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A lasting place in the history of the field
His contribution belongs to the pioneering period of Croatian archaeology, when collecting, describing and publishing finds laid the groundwork for later research. The Croatian Reading Room in Bol also launched a collection dedicated to his life and work, bringing his professional legacy back to his birthplace.
