Maps, Globes & Monsters has now finished. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the lecture in-person and online.
With Dr Megan Barford
Thursday 23 September, 7.30pm
Why are there sea monsters in the stars? Looking at 16th and 17th century globes and atlases, curator and historian Dr Megan Barford will explore the mythology and symbolism of both ocean and sky and how and why these were incorporated into early maps.
Tickets
£8 per person in the Museum’s Lecture Theatre
£6 for online webinar
NMMC’s Lecture Series
Maps, Globes & Monsters is part of NMMC’s autumn Lecture Series. Take a look at the other lectures:
- Hunting Monsters with Dr Darren Naish
- Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed with Dr Matt Lodder
