Digging for Truth: How Archaeology Can Help Communities Face the Past

Activity: Talk or presentation typesInvited talk

Description

Have you ever wondered how communities recover from conflict, mass violence, or genocide? Join Professor Caroline Sturdy Colls as she explores how archaeology is shedding new light on some of the darkest chapters of 20th- and 21st-century history.

In this thought-provoking talk, you'll discover:
• How archaeologists uncover new insights into the fate of missing persons
• The landscapes of violence and genocide and the surprising clues left behind
• How diverse communities are engaging with and confronting these painful histories

Drawing on her work at over 60 sites worldwide, Professor Sturdy Colls will share inspiring stories of people coming together to face difficult pasts. You’ll hear about groundbreaking projects that use everything from community digs to theatre and art to promote understanding and healing.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, passionate about social justice, or curious about the role of research in modern society, this eye-opening lecture will change the way you think about archaeology’s impact on communities and their recovery.

Our Research in Conversation events are free and open to members of the public, students and staff. Each of our lectures will give you the opportunity to get involved with a question-and-answer session, and the chance to network with like-minded individuals, with complimentary refreshments.

Our Research in Conversation events are an opportunity to share our fantastic research and its relevance in the everyday world, featuring talks around various topics of interest, and hearing directly from our very own university experts and from those around the world.
Period28 Jan 2025
Event titleResearch in Conversation
Event typeOther
LocationHuddersfield, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of RecognitionLocal