This webinar explores the fascinating world of Roman divination, showing how augurs read the skies, interpreted signs, and applied their knowledge in society. You’ll learn about the methods and rituals used, the symbolism of different birds and animals, and the cultural importance of augury in shaping Roman life.
Tutor: Graham Banwell
Graham has had a long and varied career in nature conservation, from reserve warden, campaigner, and ecologist to field teacher and lecturer. He is also a storyteller who goes into schools as a relevant character to teach about ecology, geology and palaeontology. Graham‘s key interests are mammals, birds and folklore. Though he has a degree in ecology and conservation, he is a keen believer in citizen science, that anyone can add to our knowledge of the natural world around us; not just professionals and specialists.
