[Michlib-l] Upcoming Virtual Event at BPL- In Search of the Amazons: Warrior Women of the Past

[Mick Howey]

Please join us on Zoom at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 for In
Search of the Amazons: Warrior Women of the Past.

History is often dominated by the idea of Man the hunter and Woman the
gatherer, but how true are these assumptions of gender in the past? Join
archaeologist and swordswoman Ellen Green in looking at the evidence for
ancient women who were as comfortable wielding a sword as a needle and
thread. From Boudicca, who burned London to the ground to the shield
maidens of the Vikings, the past is full of women who fought, yet their
stories are rarely told. Pull back the curtain and explore the real world
inspirations for Wonder Woman and the Amazons and see how modern
archaeological investigation is bringing their stories back to light. This
is a virtual event. Registration is required.

Ellen Green is a PhD researcher at the University of Reading in England,
specializing in human remains. Prior to her return to academia she was a
field archaeologist in London for 5 years, and she has worked on sites from
every period in the city's history. She developed a love of archaeology
through many visits to Roman ruins and castles in the UK over many
vacations, which inspired a fascination with the past. She is also a big
fan of Indiana Jones. Tap here
<https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/DZFD4guVzZ/instances/RFSTUSqS1z/>
to
register.


Hope to see you Saturday,
Mick Howey, MLIS
Adult Services Librarian II
Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 554-4649
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