About this Event
As part of MidCoast Festival of Stories, one of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to MidCoast Council Libraries on Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May.
Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some ofthe world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage. Join us for Live & Local 2024, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally.
About the event...
DAVID WENGROW: THE DAWN OF EVERYTHING
Transform your understanding of human evolution with professor of archaeology David Wengrow, whose groundbreaking work with the late David Graeber overturns theories on the origins of farming, cities, democracy, slavery and civilisation itself. In conversation with ABC RN’s Richard Fidler.
About the authors...
David Wengrow
David Wengrow is an archaeologist and co-author, with David Graeber, of the New York Times and international bestseller The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity.
Richard Fidler
Richard Fidler is the author of several books that blend history with travel memoir and mythology. His most recent book, The Book of Roads & Kingdoms, is a compendium of stories from travellers who journeyed out from medieval Baghdad to the furthest reaches of the known world. Richard also presents Conversations on ABC Radio, an in-depth interview program, which attracts a large listeningaudience around the nation and is the most popular podcast in Australia.
Bookings essential.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MidCoast Libraries - Forster, 4 Lake Street, Forster, Australia
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