The Archaeology of Medicine Roadshow. (360G-Wellcome-100457_Z_12_Z)

The Archaeology of Medicine Road-show examines the historical impact of biomedical science by providing an interactive educational experience to fifteen schools across Cheshire & Merseyside to inform and educate approximately 1800 Key Stage 3 pupils and 11,000 members of the public about the history & archaeology of Roman and Anglo-Saxon medicine and medical practices in Britain from AD 43-1066. The project aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, being developed in partnership with educ ational experts, archaeologists, osteoarchaeologists and Museum practitioners and teachers. It will explore the historical impact of biomedical science, considering ideas and attitudes towards health, medicine and the human body in both Roman and Anglo-Saxon society. The project will create a range on multi-sensory, hands-on activities to allow young people to learn how medicine was practiced in Britain, what cures the practitioners of the day used, what factors affected how long people lived and the state of their health compared to life in the 21st century. This unique approach will reach new audiences not normally engaged with biomedical science. Upon completion of the school visits, the project will tour for five weekends in public sites, including the Museum of Liverpool, Birkenhead Priory & Museum and Epiacum Roman Fort. This unique approach will allow us to reach new audiences not normally engaged with biomedical science whilst testing new methods of engagement, participa tion and education. The Archaeology of Medicine Roadshow will provide a lasting legacy through the creation of a schools loan box and website offering educational resources.