David Wengrow: A new history of humanity and the roots of inequality. Henrik Steffens-forelesningen 2023

Welcome to the very first Henrik Steffens Lecture!

Everything we think we know about human history is wrong!

That's the view of the famous British archaeologist and bestselling author David Wengrow. He questions the idea that human development has followed a straight path from simple, hunter-gatherer communities to complex, hierarchical civilizations and states based on inequality. In fact, he shows us that history offers many examples of how the world could have been organized differently.

By examining archaeological findings and research from various disciplines and daring to think innovatively while challenging traditional perceptions, he shatters the myth of our early history. Instead, he shows us a more hopeful and more interesting one.

Program:
18.00: Doors open. Welcome beverage and light snack.
kl. 18.30 til 20.00: The Henrik Steffens Lecture
kl. 20.00-23.00: Sale of beverages from Tappetårnet, and the student bar is open.