This event is in the past.It took place on January 16, 2026 at Hatcher Graduate Library.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkProfessor Anna Bonnell Freidin unpacks ancient Roman uterine amulets—carved hematite and jasper charms once worn for protection during pregnancy and childbirth—drawing from U-M's world-class collection.
Roman archaeology
gender history
ancient medicine
academic lecture
Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World
Burns Park
Literature TalkLiterature TalkProfessor Anna Bonnell Freidin unpacks ancient Roman uterine amulets—carved hematite and jasper charms once worn for protection during pregnancy and childbirth—drawing from U-M's world-class collection.
Roman archaeology
gender history
ancient medicine
academic lecture
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