{"id":37361,"date":"2022-08-02T16:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T15:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=37361"},"modified":"2022-08-02T16:34:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T15:34:00","slug":"joann-fletcher-ancient-egypt-talks","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/event\/joann-fletcher-ancient-egypt-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Joann Fletcher &#8211; Ancient Egypt talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">An acclaimed Egyptologist and TV presenter will deliver two talks at the Museum of Wigan Life on Saturday, August 6.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Professor Joann Fletcher will present two talks:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb4\/1\/16\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 16px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 16\/16;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb4\/1\/16\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 16px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 16\/16;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb4\/1\/16\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/span>The first is a family-friendly talk suitable for adults and children aged 11 plus, and will focus on the sport of ancient Egypt. Jo will explore the wide range of sports ancient Egyptians took part in throughout their 3,000-year history \u2013 which ranges from chariot racing and ball games to running and swimming.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb4\/1\/16\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 16px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 16\/16;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb4\/1\/16\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 16px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 16\/16;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb4\/1\/16\/2b50.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/span> The second talk will explore the \u2018Golden Faces of Tutankhamen\u2019s dynasty\u2019 \u2013 which holds a special significance as it takes place in the centenary year of the discovery of Tutankhamen\u2019s tomb. The talk will focus on some of ancient Egypt&#8217;s best known golden masks, including that of Tutankhamen and Wigan\u2019s own golden lady that sits proudly on display in the museum.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The talks will take place on Saturday, August 6 and booking is essential.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The first talk (suitable for ages 11+), \u2018The Sport of Ancient Egypt\u2019 begins at 1.30pm and costs \u00a35.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The second talk (suitable for ages 16+), \u2018The Golden Faces of Tutankhamen\u2019s Dynasty\u2019 begins at 4pm and costs \u00a310 which includes a glass of wine or juice.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">To book, please call 01942 828128 or email <a href=\"mailto:wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk\">wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An acclaimed Egyptologist and TV presenter will deliver two talks at the Museum of Wigan Life on Saturday, August 6. 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