Blood, Sweat and Tears, Medicine and Healing in Roman Britain - Dr Nick Summerton.
Venue - Aldborough Roman Site
Saturday 16th August
The Friends of Roman Aldborough are offering a unique opportunity to learn more about this impressive Roman site and to join Dr Nick Summerton, a specialist in Roman medicine, in a hands on session in the Roman Garden. Nick is planning two interactive sessions with a practical focus on various aspects of healing and medicine. Many of the plants which are growing in the Roman Garden were used in Roman healing and medicine and will be included in the presentation.Nick is a retired general practitioner with longstanding interests in Roman Britain, Roman Numismatics and Roman Medicine. He has an extensive publication record and is the author of six books including `Greco-Roman Medicine and What It Can Teach Us Today` and `Roman Emperors and their Illnesses: Healthcare in Ancient Rome`. Nick leads regular tours of the civilian and military Roman sites within Yorkshire and continues to excavate both in East Yorkshire and Gloucestershire.
In each of the 2 hourly sessions, there will also be the opportunity to visit the museum and tour the site with one of the English Heritage guides. Session1 11.00 – 13.00. Session 2 14.00 – 16.00.
Places are limited so early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. The price is £10 for FORA members and £15 for non- FORA members. For more information and to book a place, please contact visits@romanaldborough.co.uk