Come to the ROM to hear experts in the fields of natural history, world cultures, the environment, anthropology and archaeology. Lecturers will share new discoveries, amazing artifacts and cutting edge science in a fascinating series of monthly lectures.
10 AM Coffee an Tea in Food Studio, Level B1
11:00 AM Lecture in Eaton Theatre
Note: FM assistive devices and ASL interpretation are available on request. ASL interpretation requires three weeks advance notice.
Contexts talks are supported by The Currelly Society
In 1974, the wrapped and coffined but unmummified body of a teenage boy was given the first modern autopsy of an ancient Egyptian. The results showed that he had lived a very hard life, plagued by parasitic and environmental illnesses.
This young Egyptian boy named Userkare-Nakht lived during the Twentieth Dynasty, around 1180 BCE. .
Recent studies of his coffin have deepened the mysteries surrounding his burial, and given us a more complex vision of life in a period that saw civil war and the early reign of one of Egypt’s greatest kings, Ramesses III.
ROM teacher and Egyptologist, Gayle Gibson will be talking about the findings of industrial pollution and environmental hazards around the body of Nakht, and sharing new information about his life
Check back soon for more information about upcoming Contexts lectures.Included with Museum admission.
Date & Time
- Last Wednesday of each month
Sessions
- Wednesday, May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Wednesday, September 25, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Meet in Gloria Chen Court
Bloor Street (main entrance)
Contact
416.586.5797
programs@rom.on.ca