WW1 Open Lecture Series: The Archaeology of the Great War
| Dates: | 12 November 2014 |
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| Times: | 17:00 - 18:00 |
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| What is it: | Lecture |
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| Organiser: | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures |
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| How much: | Free, but booking via our website is essential (see link under "further reading") |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16, Secondary schools |
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| Speaker: | Dr Melanie Giles |
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A talk by Dr Melanie Giles (Department of Archaeology) - part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures open lecture series "The Different Faces of WW1".
Archaeology can provide unprecedented insights into the daily lives of soldiers on the Front, but it also enables us to investigate aspects of their death and burial as well. Exploring trench warfare from an archaeological perspective, we will examine some of the latest projects ranging from the discovery of lost remains at Fromelles, to the analysis of cemeteries and monuments, and the material culture of 'trench art' and graffiti. We will also feature the work of 'Operation Nightingale' showing how archaeology is being used as a tool of rehabilitation for contemporary soldiers.
(The lectures are of particular interest to Sixth Formers, but are also suitable for pupils in Year 11. Members of the public and from the wider University of Manchester community are also warmly invited to attend.)
Price: Free, but booking via our website is essential (see link under "further reading")
Speaker
Dr Melanie Giles
Role: Senior Lecturer in Archaeology
Organisation: The University of Manchester
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Simon Lecture Theatre B
Simon Building
Manchester
