Roger Luckhurst, a cultural historian at Birkbeck College, University of London, will explore supernatural beliefs about Egyptian artefacts in this talk. Hear how myth, mystery and rumour fuelled this obsession in Victorian Britain and the meaningful political and historical whispers that these stories hold.

This event is FREE. 

Book now to receive an e-ticket.

Bookings are limited to two per person. Any additional bookings will be cancelled.

For blind and partially sighted visitors:
Members of Wellcome Collection’s Visitor Services team have been trained in audio description techniques by VocalEyes. 

Join members of the team from 14.00 for audio descriptions of the ‘mystery object’, the event space and set-up, and descriptions of a small number of relevant objects from our library collections. Please note there will be no     audio description during the event.

Places for the audio description preceding the event are free but very limited. To book a place or for more information, please email access@wellcomecollection.org or call 020 7611 2222.