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Archaeological society to talk past pandemics

Feb 20, 2021 | 1:30 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The South Eastern Alberta Archaeological Society is hosting its annual general meeting and a guest speaker with a timely topic online on Feb. 24.

Dr. Kevin McGeough from the University of Lethbridge will speak about pandemics in the ancient world. He will focus on one from Late Bronze Age Turkey and another in Classical Greece during the Peloponnesian War. McGeough will discuss how these societies responded and the impact the pandemics had.

His presentation will begin at 8 p.m.

For more information on the guest speaker or the society contact R.B. Shepard at 403-527-5440 or shepardb@telus.net.

The annual general meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

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All current members of the SEAAS will automatically be sent a link. Prospective members and those who need to renew are encouraged to get their memberships soon.

Memberships are $10 for adults or $15 for families and you can get yours by contacting secretary/treasurer Randy Stotz at 403-526-0190 or randystotz@shaw.ca.