'Great Pilgrimages in History, Part 2: Life of Margery Kempe' Webinar

Integral to almost every religion or belief from ancient times right up to the present day, the spiritual quest of pilgrimage has brought its community of followers together with the aim of strengthening one’s belief and/or the group's collective goals. How did this phenomenon spanning across civilizations get started, and what has allowed it to endure? It's time to uncover the stories, sacred spaces, and routes behind one of humanity's oldest and timeless traditions.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series that delves into the rich tapestry of pilgrimage from the dawn of civilization to contemporary times. In Part Two: Life of Margery Kempe, we'll discover the captivating story of a little known, yet infamous pilgrim during the Medieval period.

Led by archaeologist, heritage expert, and Egyptologist Stacey Anne Bagdi, this virtual journey surrounding a trailblazing female pilgrim will include:

• Why pilgrimage is so entrenched in history and religion, and the motivations behind it
• How the story of Margery Kempe came to light in 1934 thanks to a game of ping-pong in Chesterfield, UK
• An overview of Margery Kempe, including her background, family, and her religious upbringing
• The dramatic events that led to Margery Kempe being called to the road by Christ, from suffering from post-natal depression to leaving her husband and kids behind for a life as a pilgrim
• The routes Margery Kempe took to follow in the footsteps of Christ, leading her to sacred places like Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela
• Framing of these routes in the context of the Medieval period, especially as the roads were less travelled and at times very dangerous
• Margery Kempe as a pilgrim, her nature, and why she got on people’s nerves in almost every country that she visited
• A look at the writings of Margery Kempe

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Stacey — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!

See you there, virtually!

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Great Pilgrimages in History Series

Part 1: On the Road to Rome (Monday, December 2)

Part 2: Life of Margery Kempe (Monday, December 9)

Part 3: On the Road to Santiago (Monday, December 16)

About Stacey

Stacey Anne Bagdi is a specialist in Ancient Egyptian religion. She is currently undertaking her PhD in Egyptology on the subject of pilgrimage at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. After completing a BA in Archaeology and Ancient History and a MA in Egyptology Stacey launched a career within museums, heritage, and archaeology. She is currently a Cultural Development Officer in Birmingham, UK.

Since 2017, Stacey has been excavating in Egypt at the Graeco- Roman site of Tell Timai, the ancient city known as Thmouis. As well as excavating, she supports the administration and management of the site and is the current recipient of an American Research Centre of Egypt Grant.

Stacey also gives lectures on cruise ships and is the Founder and Honorary Chair of the West Midlands Egyptology Society. She enjoys researching all aspects of pilgrimage, religion, and travel.

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