• Datum 3.4.2020  18:30 - 19:30
  10.4.2020  18:30 - 19:30
  17.4.2020  18:30 - 19:30
  24.4.2020  18:30 - 19:30
  
• Ort Bibliothek Zug, Zug
• Link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM26srpxAsxHZhxQuD_046w
• Kategorie Archäologie / Ur- / Frühgeschichte, Geschichte, Gesellschaftsfragen, Weiteres Wissen / Umwelt
• Zielgruppe Offen für alle
• Zutrittskonditionen Gratis für alle / Freier Eintritt

Together, we will go back in time and explore ancient sites when they were still running, and meet the explorers who recovered them from oblivion. We will look at some of the people who lived there, witness battles, and uncover the most interesting and inspiring stories of our past.
To access the events, please go to Cristian Violatti's YouTube channel, where you can subscribe as well to get automatic updates.
For further information, please contact Cristian Violatti at contact@cristianviolatti.com.
A cooperation with Cristian Violatti, who usually organizes monthly English talks on history and archaelogy at the Library Zug.

This is the itinerary:
Friday, 3rd April 18.30 - Alexandria and Pergamon: The Race for Knowledge
The cities of Alexandria and Pergamon became rivals in a race for an important commodity: knowledge and prestige. This contest forced them into a relentless upgrading of their cultural and scientific capital, attracting some of the finest artists and scholars, and enhancing their libraries as both cities became proud beacons of learning and wealth.

Friday, 10th April 18.30 - Amarna: Akhenaten, the Forbidden Pharaoh
The ruins of Amarna tell the story of a pharaoh that was purposely deleted from the pages of history by his own people. Ironically, the attempt to erase his memory made him immortal. Akhenaten, the pharaoh who threatened the Egyptian religious establishment, is one of the most enigmatic figures of ancient times. What do we know about his life and legacy?

Friday, 17th April 18.30 - Persepolis: The City of All Nations
The city of Persepolis was the royal seat of the ancient Persians and a symbol of their imperial vision. Workers, craftsmen, and artists from all over the empire were brought to the site to be part of this majestic project. Learn about the rise and fall of this legendary site and its connection to the wider historical events surrounding it.

Friday, 24th April 18.30 - Nimrud and Kapilavastu: Ghost Cities
Nimrud in Mesopotamia and Kapilavastu in southern Asia are examples of cities that became forgotten already in ancient times. These cities were plunged into oblivion and rediscovered on several occasions, both in antiquity and in the modern era. Their ruins share the same fate, but they tell us a different story with different lessons.

About your Guide:
Cristian is an independent author and public speaker with a strong passion for the human past. His educational background is in the field of archaeology.
For nearly five years, Cristian has been part of the content creation team at the online Ancient History Encyclopedia, as both key contributor and editor. He has published, edited, and translated hundreds of articles in both digital and printed media for several publishing organizations around the world, covering a wide range of topics such as the history of philosophy and science, language and writing development, human evolution, rise and collapse of civilizations, and world mythology, to name a few.
He lives in the small but stunning city of Zug, in central Switzerland, where he delivers conferences about history and archaeology.
Know more about Cristian by visiting www.cristianviolatti.com

• Adresse Bibliothek Zug, St.-Oswalds-Gasse 21, 6300 Zug
• Kontakt contact@cristianviolatti.com
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