A Special FoodCult Talk at the Medieval Mile Museum
What did people living in Kilkenny during the 1500s and 1600s really eat? What can centuries-old teeth reveal about daily life, health and the environment of Medieval Kilkenny?
On Thursday, 29 May, the Medieval Mile Museum will host a fascinating public talk with Dr Robert Power of University College Dublin, exploring how scientific analysis of dental calculus, better known as tooth plaque, can unlock remarkable insights into the lives of people who once lived in Kilkenny.
The dental samples discussed during the talk were taken from individuals buried at St Mary’s Church in Kilkenny, home of the Medieval Mile Museum, offering a unique local connection to this groundbreaking research. Through this analysis, researchers can learn about diet, health, living conditions and even environmental changes experienced by people centuries ago.
The event forms part of the wider FoodCult Project, an international research initiative exploring food culture, heritage, archaeology and environmental history across Europe. The project brings together researchers across Europe to better understand how food shaped communities and societies over time.
Set within the atmospheric surroundings of the Medieval Mile Museum, this talk offers visitors a rare opportunity to combine history, archaeology and cutting-edge scientific research in one engaging evening.
Visitors will also have the chance to connect the research directly to the museum’s own medieval tombs and historic spaces, including the Richard Shee tomb, which dates to the same period explored in the talk.
Event Details
Event: FoodCult Talk with Dr Robert Power
Date: Thursday 29 May
Time: 6 pm
Location: Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny
Admission: €5 per ticket
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Donations are welcome!
This special event is open to anyone with an interest in history, archaeology, science, or Medieval Kilkenny, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who once walked the city’s streets centuries ago.
Join us for a unique evening of history and discovery at the Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny and learn what centuries-old evidence can reveal about the lives, diets and health of the people who shaped Medieval Kilkenny.
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