The Three Curses of Tutankhamun
The Theban Necropolis (TNA, CO 1047/57)
LECTURE
The Three Curses of Tutankhamun
Saturday 19 November 2022
2–3pm
Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre, Weston Library
Free, booking required
This lecture is fully booked.
About the event
Tutankhamun lay in his tomb (almost) undisturbed until 1922, when British archaeologist Howard Carter, his wealthy patron Lord Carnarvon, and their Egyptian workers opened it and revealed him to the world. It was the discovery of the century, but it came with a price. Or rather three prices – the three curses of Tutankhamun: overwhelming popularity, damaging political blunders, and lingering ancient dark magic.
Speaker
Dr Juliette Desplat is Head of Modern History at The National Archives. She specialises in Middle Eastern history especially looking at the history of archaeology.
Booking information
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Location
Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre, Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
Wheelchair access
The Weston Library is wheelchair accessible.
Acknowledgements
The Bodleian Libraries Learning Programme is generously supported by The Helen Hamlyn Trust:
In collaboration with The Griffith Institute.
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