Funeralscapes - Re-experiencing Sound Rites in a Viking Christian Landscape
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This is a past event
Find out how sounds and landscapes are used in funerary tradition.
Join researchers from the University of Aberdeen 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 this area. We’ll explore the reconstruction of these funerary traditions through through photography, videography, and soundscapes accompanying the talk.
This event is part of the Being Human Festival, which runs 15 - 23 November. To visit the full programme please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/beinghuman
Admission Free, no booking required.
- Speaker
- Dr Frances Wilkins, The Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen; Dr Carlos Galandiaz, dot.rural, University of Aberdeen; Dr Shane MacLeod, Division of History and Politics, University of Stirling
- Venue
- St Machar's Cathedral
- Contact
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peru@abdn.ac.uk