Magic in Ancient Cultures: hands-on event

Friday 27 November 2026, 3pm - 5.30pm
Seminar Room 00.056, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Magic Ancient Cultures Poster

Magic in Ancient Cultures

A drop-in event with hands-on activities open to everyone, and suitable for all ages

 

Friday November 27, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
Ground floor room 00.056, 3 – 5.30 pm
 
  • Inscribe your own ancient Egyptian cure for tummy ache
  • Bring good luck to somebody in Phrygian
  • Make a Roman curse tablet and dispose of it correctly (Please do not encourage the Romans purveying curses: they are a terrible nuisance
  • And more!

 

A drop-in event with hands-on activities. Open to everyone, and suitable for all ages (children please bring a responsible adult).

 

This event is supported by TORCH, with the collaboration of the Reading Ancient Schoolroom.

 

Please contact:philomen.probert@wolfson.ox.ac.uk with any questions.

 

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