A Lively Portrait of the People of Pompeii
The third lecture on Pompeii
Gatineau, Quebec, June 8, 2005 — On June 23, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., the Canadian Museum of Civilization will present the third in the Pompeii lecture series, to complement to the new exhibition, POMPEII. This lecture, entitled A Lively Portrait of the People of Pompeii, is being given by Dr. Marie-Pierre Bussières from the University of Ottawa, who will discuss love, life, death and popular culture as depicted by ancient graffiti found in Pompeii.
Dr. Marie-Pierre Bussières is a Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Ottawa. She has served as Secrétaire de la Societé des Études Anciennes du Québec. Professor Bussières has published and translated numerous articles on ancient Christianity and late antiquity.
Lecture on Pompeii
A Lively Portrait of the People of Pompeii
Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. (in French with simultaneous English translation)
Theatre
Tickets: $5 at the Museum Box Office
Please note: to visit the Pompeii exhibition, regular admission + $5 (not applicable to children and members). Advance purchase is recommended; timed ticketing is in effect.
The admission to the Museum is free every Thursday after 4 p.m. Pompeii ticket purchase required (5$ at Box Office, except children and members).
For more information, the public can call 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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