Lecture with Clémence Rousset, scientific volunteer at the Emsland Archaeology Museum

Clémence Rousset wrote her final thesis on the social structure of beggars in ancient Greece. Clémence Rousset studied at the Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (Université PSL for short), one of the most prestigious universities in France, and graduated with a Master’s degree in 2022. She has been working as a scientific volunteer at the Emsland Archaeology Museum since February 2023 and will now give a brief insight into the world of ancient Greek beggars on this evening. Far from the magnificent marble buildings, the white statues of the gods and the impressive theaters, what happens in the dark alleys, in the dirty corners of Athens? How did those who have nothing – or almost nothing – live? A few centuries later, Christianity placed particular emphasis on charity, and this included helping marginalized groups in society. We still know that today. But how did early societies interact with these people? Between contempt and charity, ancient beggars had a very contrasting social life.

Leader: Clémence Rousset
Location: Emsland Archaeology Museum
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: €8, reduced €6
Registration: requested, Tel.: 05931-6605 or info@archaeologie-ermsland.de