Homer's Golden Mycenae: In the Footsteps of Discovery

Presented by

Dr. Henry Bender,

Chair of Humanities & Chair of Classics,

The Hill School

In the Community Education Room

This fascinating lecture retraces the steps of 19^th century archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, who used the text of Greek epic poet Homer to discover and excavate Mycenae, the city made famous in the Late Bronze Age by Agamemnon in the war against Troy.  Vast quantities of gold, including a gold death mask believed to be from the great king’s tomb, were excavated there.

The Fall Speakers & Events Series is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Phoenixville Public Library. 

This event is free and open to the public.  Reservations are required.  For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.