This year’s Lincoln Pint of Science festival will feature two talks from members of the Medieval Studies Research Group.
The medieval and me: Remembering the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
John Sandy-Hindmarsh
7pm, 10th May 2022
The Cardinal’s Hat, 268 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW
Who were the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings? You may think you know the answer, you may not, or you may doubt the question is worth asking. In this talk, we will explore how asking these questions can raise surprisingly complex societal issues. We will consider how we as individuals and societies choose to remember the past, and how this impacts the way we perceive both the present and future. The aim is to demonstrate how asking the simple question of “Who were the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings?” requires us in turn to contend with the broader social issues of identity and citizenship.
For tickets and more information please see here: https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/how-the-past-shapes-our-identity
Mischievous Birds in Medieval Miracle Stories
Hope Williard
7pm, 10th May 2022
The Victoria, 6 Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BJ
To inspire and entertain, medieval Christians wrote, read, and told stories about the saints – holy people who had led exemplary lives. This talk will discuss what these stories can tell us about animals in medieval European culture, focusing particularly on three biographies from France and England in which mischievous birds play an important role. The talk will include a wonderful creative response from textile artist Polly Lancaster.
For tickets and more information please see here: https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/animal-tales
Pint of Science is an international festival designed to bring researchers and members of the public together to share discoveries and conversations in a friendly and informal setting–the local pub! To check out the full programme of events in Lincoln please visit the festival website: https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/lincoln