Since the time of the ancient Greeks, we have been fascinated by notions of hard-fighting, horse-riding Amazons. But no nation of Amazons was found.
Now, research has revealed that they existed. In graves scattered from Crimea to Mongolia, the battle-scarred bones and weapons of Amazon-like women prove that myth had a basis in reality.
In his latest book, Amazons – the real warrior women of the ancient world, best-selling author, explorer, historian, and travel writer, John Man examines the Amazons in reality and in myth.
Central Library, Regent Circus SN1 1QG
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7pm • 9 May • £6 (£5)
