The Material Culture of Divination – Lecture & Soirée

Professor Owen Davies explores the objects used to foretell the future across cultures.

In this in-person illustrated lecture, Owen Davies explores the visual and material history of divination. From Roman augury and Renaissance tarot to modern innovations, he dives into the artistry and craft of foretelling the future across cultures and centuries. Copies of Owen Davies' new book, Art of Divination, are available for purchase and signing during the afterparty.

Professor Owen Davies is Professor of History at the University of Hertfordshire and was president of The Folklore Society from 2020-23. His books include Art of the Grimoire and Popular Magic: Cunning-folk in English History.

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