What is the supernatural? Join archaeologist Jack Rogers to find out what ghosts and ghouls mean in different cultures.

Explore what the supernatural is, through an interactive talk and engaging Q&A with a researcher!

Jack Rogers is a post graduate researcher at the University of Southampton whose study focuses on archaeology, mythology and how these topics are used by pseudoscience and conspiracy. With an avid interest in myth and legend.

Perception is a key factor in the study of other cultures, what the supernatural means to you might mean something completely different to someone else. You can enjoy the ranting of a mad archaeologist looking to expand people's understanding of how the way we all see the world can be different.

Learn why studying other cultures' rituals and beliefs can be so difficult and why it is important to try and leave behind our own biases when attempting to piece together past civilisations.

By the end, you will hopefully have a better understanding of how ghosts, ghouls and supernatural stories can mean very different things to various people and cultures.

Disclaimer - no ghosts will be attending.

Venue: Lecture Theatre 1067, Building 58 (Murray), Highfield Campus SO17 1BJ.

Suitability: Ages 11+

Check-in: from 18:00, in the foyer of Building 58 (Murray).

PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets will be available on the day at the ticket desk, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Accessibility: Venue has full wheelchair access and hearing loop is available. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired in the first front row. If you require additional support, please ask a member of the Festival team on site.

Parking: Free parking on site.

Public transport: See Unilink (https://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/) bus website for details of services to and from Highfield Interchange.

Please contact the event organiser through festival@soton.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

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