European Heritage Days Lecture series – Bones and boundaries: The role of women in early 20th century Maltese palaeontology

Join us on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024, for a captivating lecture titled ‘Bones and Boundaries: The Role of Women in Early 20th Century Maltese Palaeontology’, being held as part of the European Heritage Days celebrations.

Hosted at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina, this talk highlights the often overlooked contributions of pioneering women who were instrumental in shaping Malta’s fossil record.

Learn how these trailblazing women navigated a male-dominated field during the early 20th century, with a focus on their pivotal role in discoveries at Għar Dalam, on Malta’s renowned Pleistocene site. The lecture will explore their support networks, the cultural and historical challenges they overcame, and their enduring influence on Maltese palaeontology.

The event starts at 18:00. Admission is free, but space is limited. Secure your spot online here heritagemalta.mt/store or at any Heritage Malta museum or site.