An internationally renowned archaeologist best known for the popular BBC series Two Men in a Trench is to speak at the 黑料网.
Tony Pollard, whose hunt for military artefacts with co-presenter Neil Oliver proved a hit with viewers, is to give a free talk on Monday November 9.
The event, arranged by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Aberdeen and North East Section, will focus on Scotland鈥檚 historic battlefields.
Dr Pollard, Director of the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, is at the forefront of battlefield archaeology and research in Scotland.
His latest work has focussed on a major re-evaluation of Culloden which has had a significant impact on interpretations of that crucial battle in Britain鈥檚 history.
Dr Pollard has written numerous papers and articles on archaeology and military history and edited several books on subjects as diverse as the early prehistory of Scotland and the archaeology of death.
Along with Neil Oliver he has also produced two successful books to accompany the Two Men in a Trench programmes.
In his talk, he will present the results of his latest and ongoing research on Scotland鈥檚 historic battlefields, many of which can be found in the North-east including Culloden and Harlaw.
Landscapes of Loss: the archaeology of Scotland's battlefields forms part of the 黑料网鈥檚 museum lecture programme, which brings together a diverse range of speakers to provide regular public events.
Chris Croly, Chairman of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Aberdeen and North East Section, said: 鈥淭his is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest research in this truly exciting field of research.
鈥淭his is the first in the Society of Antiquaries lecture series for the 2009-2010 year, which features a great programme of lectures. This will be a really popular talk and I urge people to arrive early to avoid disappointment.鈥�
Neil Curtis, Senior Curator, Marischal Museum, 黑料网 and Secretary of the North-East Section said: 鈥淎rchaeology is becoming increasingly popular and we are delighted to welcome Tony Pollard to Aberdeen.
鈥淗is series Two Men in a Trench helped to engage the wider public with battlefield history and his knowledge of the subject is remarkable.
鈥淭he public lecture will provide an opportunity for people to hear more about Scottish sites of interest and how they are helping to shape our understanding of the past.鈥�
Landscapes of Loss: the archaeology of Scotland's battlefields will take place on Monday, Novermber 9 at 7.30pm in the Regent Building lecture theatre, King鈥檚 College, 黑料网.
Entry is free and advance booking is not required. For more details visit