About this Event
Join us at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, as we mark 180 years since the foundation of our establishment, the very first agricultural college in the English speaking world and now a leading light in the world of land-based study. We’ll be running a series of events throughout the year, including lectures, debates and open days so do follow us to make sure you stay up to date on our events and celebrations.
Globalisation and Empire; an archaeology
The second 180th anniversary lecture will take place on Wednesday 11 June 2025 in the Boutflour Hall, at the Royal Agricultural University, delivered by Professor Mark Horton, RAU Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise, and historian William Dalrymple.
Mark will be discussing 40 years of his archaeological and historical research with the eminent historian William Dalrymple. Mark has investigated the ancient origins of the maritime silk road, and how crops and animals were dispersed across Eurasia, and the pioneer colonies established by Europeans during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The conversation between William and Mark will take us from the shores of Madagascar, Zanzibar and Sri Lanka, to the Vikings, Panama, the Caribbean and Virginia, and will help to explain why historical archaeology is so important in discovering the origins of the modern world.
Mark Horton is Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise and Professor of Archaeology at the RAU. He has conducted archaeological research since 1980’s in East Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and America.
William Dalrymple is a prolific author on Indian history, colonialism and empire, and his most recent book, The Golden Road explores the profound influence of India on the ancient world.
Come along to hear their tales and why historical archaeology is so important in discovering the origins of the modern world.
Location: RAU Cirencester
Date: 11 June 2025
Time: 18.00 to 20.00
Tickets and parking are free.
