Shovel, Sweat, and Dust: Eastern Swiss Archaeology Pioneers Tell Their Stories

Description

In the late 1950s, archaeologists Elisabeth Schmid, Irmgard Grüninger, and Franziska Knoll-Heitz embarked on a quest for traces of the early Eastern Swiss women and men at Wildkirchli. What would the three say about the latest research findings on the lives of Neanderthal women? Historian Judith Thoma steps into their shoes and guides you with a lot of background knowledge and a good dose of humor through the special exhibition «Stereotypes: Neanderthal Woman». Thematic tour: Shovel, Sweat, and Dust: Eastern Swiss Archaeology Pioneers Tell Their Stories, a different kind of tour through the exhibition «Stereotypes: Neanderthal Woman», with Judith Thoma, historian.

Highlights

• Thematic tour through the exhibition «Stereotypes: Neanderthal Woman»
• With historian Judith Thoma
• Insight into the work of Eastern Swiss archaeologists from the 1950s

General Information

The event takes place at the Kulturmuseum St.Gallen and offers a unique tour through the special exhibition. Judith Thoma guides you with humor and expertise through the topic of Neanderthal women and their research.

Location

Museumstrasse 50, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland

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