Viking-Age execution site in Dorset, picture from BBC News website |
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Festival of Ideas
On Saturday 29th October, the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic will be holding a series of short public lectures on the theme of 'War and Peace in the Early Middle Ages' as part of Cambridge University's Festival of Ideas. Speakers will include Prof. Simon Keynes, on recent archaeological evidence for violence towards Vikings in Anglo-Saxon England, and Dr Judy Quinn on the valkyrie in Old Norse literature. This event is free, and open to all (suitable for ages 14+), but pre-booking is required. For details, see the Festival of Ideas website.
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Anglo-Saxon,
Old Norse,
public lecture,
Simon Keynes,
Viking
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