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Re-experiencing Sound and Rtes in a Viking, Pre-Christian, and Early Christian Landscape - Public Lecture and Exhibition - Free entry.
Join researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Stirling as they share how findings from a multi-institutional project conducted on the Island of Eigg are providing unique insights into the historical use of sound and landscape in funerary rites.
They will explore the reconstruction of these traditions through photography, videography, and soundscapes which will accompany the talk.
Speakers: Dr Frances Wilkins, The Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen; Dr Carlos Galán-Diaz, Dot.rural, University of Aberdeen; Dr Shane McLeod, Division of History and Politics, University of Stirling
Event Time and Place: 11 – 12pm, St Machar Cathedral, University of Aberdeen, AB24 1RQ. Public exhibition from 15-23 November to be held at St Machar Cathedral.
Free entry - All welcome http://www.funeralscapes.org
- Speaker
- Various
- Venue
- St Machar Cathedral Aberdeen and various venues in Stirling.
- Contact
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Lisa Collinson Email: l.a.collinson@abdn.ac.uk
Frances Wilkins Email: www.franceswilkins.com