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ROCKLAND, Maine - The high-definition broadcast Vikings from the British Museum will be offered as an exclusive private view of the museum’s exhibition "Vikings: Life and Legend" at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., on Monday, January 19 at 1pm.
The first exhibition about the Vikings at the museum for 30 years, this special cinema event will be Introduced by British Museum Director Neil MacGregor and presented by the celebrated broadcasting historians Michael Wood and Bettany Hughes. The exhibition is brought to life by curator Gareth Williams, alongside experts on Viking ships and swords, burial and beliefs, language and legacy. With demonstrations, stunning close-up photography of the Viking objects in the exhibition and a torch-lit burial staged in the grounds of the museum, “Vikings from the British Museum” is a reminder of how the Vikings have shaped modern lives across four continents including North America.
A second broadcast, Pompeii from the British Museum, will be
presented on February 28 at 3pm to showcase the British Museum’s blockbuster exhibition “Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum.” The exhibition focuses on the homes and lives of the inhabitants of the thriving industrial hub of Pompeii and the small seaside town of Herculaneum nearly 2,000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. Introduced by British Museum Director Neil MacGregor, this fascinating show will take you around the exhibition with insights from renowned experts who will bring these extraordinary objects to life with accompanying music, poetry and eyewitness accounts.
The events are suitable for adults and children over 12. Running times: 90 min. General admission tickets are $12.50 and available at the door 30 minutes prior to showtime. For more information on all upcoming live concerts, films, HD broadcasts, and events at the Strand, visit www.rocklandstrand.com. Tel: (207) 594-0070 Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.
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