Dr Alice Roberts tells the story of our ancestors in Bristol
Dr Roberts, pictured, presenter of the BBC series Coast and The Incredible Human Journey, will track the ancient migrations that took our ancestors to the corners of the earth.
In this illustrated talk, Dr Roberts will examine how discoveries in genetics, archaeology and climatology, as well as the fossil remains of our ancestors themselves, have thrown light on the ancient journeys that led to the colonisation of the globe during the Stone Age.
Dr Roberts is a visiting fellow in archaeology and anthropology at the University, and has a PhD in palaeopathology – the study of ancient disease. She taught anatomy to medical undergraduates at Bristol University for more than 10 years, and still teaches advanced anatomy to qualified surgeons and anaesthetists.
As well as being a television presenter on other series such as Time Team and Don't Die Young, she has also written several popular science books, including the book of her own quest in search of the evidence for The Incredible Human Journey.
The free public talk takes place at 6pm on Monday in the Wills Memorial Building. There will be a book sale and signing after the talk.
Places are limited and advance booking is required by contacting Margery Lever on 331 8313 or margery.lever@bristol.ac.uk.
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