Excavating Egyptians to Digging Dinosaurs: How palaeontology and archaeology intersect
Discover the thrilling worlds of palaeontology and archaeology as experts come together to share their field adventures, uncovering both shared insights and key differences. Engage directly with them through live Q&A, and dive deep into these captivating sciences that reveal Earth's history.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the connections and contrasts between archaeology and palaeontology, featuring two of Macquarie University’s esteemed researchers!
Confirmed speakers:
– Ronika Power: A bio-archaeologist bringing ancient lives to light through her global work on human remains, uncovering stories of past populations from Egypt to Malta.
– Sally Hurst: A palaeontologist exploring the history of dinosaurs and humanity’s interaction with fossils, with fieldwork spanning the Canadian Badlands, Lightning Ridge, and Australia’s dinosaur-rich coasts.
Before the event, explore the Macquarie University History Museum with extended hours to view global artefacts and interact with real fossils.
*Note: Event limited to 50 people—register your interest here: https://forms.gle/RX7XBan8mTnUCUCm7 to secure a spot and arrive early to ensure seating.
Dive into the past with us and discover the extraordinary through these fascinating finds.