Crypt author Professor Alice Roberts lines up Eden Court date for show on back of new book
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A MEDIC who has completed the final instalment of a trilogy exploring life, death, and disease in the Middle Ages and beyond is set for an eagerly anticipated visit to the Highlands.
Professor Alice Roberts is returning to theatres across the UK next month to launch her new book, Crypt.
Her Eden Court appearance on February 22 follows a sell-out run in 2022.
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She looks at the archaeological evidence for terrible brutality directed at an ethnic minority in medieval England, explores the impact of incurable epidemics sweeping through Europe and looks at how modern science is unlocking secrets from the watery grave of the Mary Rose shipwreck.
She also reveals how archaeogenetic research is uncovering cryptic clues and shedding new light on diseases such as leprosy, syphilis, and the plague.
Having originally studied and practiced medicine, Professor Roberts went on to become a university lecturer, teaching clinical anatomy, and undertaking research in biological anthropology at the University of Birmingham.
She is especially interested in the intersection between biology, archaeology and history, the impact of ancient genomics in archaeology, and the interaction between humans and the environment through time.
Her charismatic and engaging style has captivated audiences from all backgrounds for over two decades.
The Highland audience is also offered a chance to bag a signed copy of her new book.
For details, and to book, visit: https://eden-court.co.uk/event/alice-roberts-crypt-tour-2024
