The Anglo-Saxons ruled England for 600 years. The role of women changed over that period and they often held important posts in politics and religion. The class will include a visit to the British Museum. The course will examine the lives of women throughout the Anglo-Saxon period from the early settlers in the Fifth Century… Read more »
A tour of the Mediaeval Galleries of the British Museum (Rooms 41 and 40 with brief visits to the Money Gallery and Enlightenment Galleries) to examine some of the surviving evidence for the role and importance of women in Europe in the Middle Ages.
The Seven Wonders fascinate us, but what were they and why were they wonders? Using art, literature and archaeology we’ll explore possible answers. The day will conclude with a visit to the British Museum.