Camino de Santiago

The Way of St James

Online Lecture

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Lecturer: Dr Eireann Marshall
Date: Thursday 5 September, 2024
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 10.00am AEST | 9.30am SA | 8.00am WA | 12.00pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD

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Overview

Following an ancient trade route established in the Roman period, the pilgrimage that leads to the shrine of the Apostle St. James in northwest Spain became one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the later Middle Ages, and has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. 

Established after the discovery of the relics of Saint James the Great at the beginning of the 9th century, today, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims continue to follow this fabled route. An act of penance for some, but also populated by enthusiastic hikers and bikers, many who embark on the pilgrimage continue to wear the shells that are the iconic symbols of El Camino (as it is popularly known). 

Join Dr Eireann Marshall to explore the fascinating history and evolution of this remarkable tradition, which remains a vibrant crossroads for cultural and religious expression in Europe. 


 

Your Expert lecturer

Dr Eireann Marshall is an Honorary Research Associate and Associate Lecturer with the Open University, as well as an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Roehampton. Raised in the Veneto, she was educated in Barnard College, Columbia University, in New York, as well as the Universities of Birmingham and Exeter in England, where she has lectured. She has published a number of articles on Ancient North Africa, and co-edited volumes on 'Death and Disease in the Ancient City' and ‘Women’s influence on Classical Civilisation’. Eireann’s current research interests include the reception of classical art, as well as concepts of ethnicity and race in antiquity. With her vast lecturing and guiding experience, Eireann has in depth knowledge of Italy and its history and archaeology.

 

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