# Event Details - **Event Name**: What can ancient DNA tell us about... The Romans - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Renowned classicist, Mary Beard, chairs a panel discussing how ancient DNA is reshaping our understanding of the Roman era.About this EventIn this first event of our What can ancient DNA tell us about... series running alongside our new exhibition , we explore the Roman era.Drawing on revolutionary scientific research the discussion will examine how ancient DNA is shedding new light on migration, ancestry, mobility and population change across the Roman era, offering fresh perspectives on one of history's most influential civilisations.Whether you're fascinated by the Romans, archaeology or the intersection of science and history, this event will explore how ancient DNA is helping us ask new questions about the past.Speakers include:Mary Beard (chair), Professor of Classics, University of CambridgeHella Eckardt, Archaeologist, University of ReadingPeter Frankopan, Professor of Global History, University of OxfordMarina Soares Da Silva, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ancient Genomics Group, The Francis Crick InstituteDoors open at 18:30. The event will start promptly at 19:00.This event is aimed at audiences aged 12 and above.The panel discussion will be followed by a short audience Q&A.Please note that the event will be filmed and put on the Crick YouTube channel shortly after.Tickets do not guarantee entry. We operate an oversubscription policy, where we issue more tickets than the venue capacity to account for no-shows. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.Getting to the CrickThe Francis Crick Institute is next to St Pancras station and is easy to get to by bus, tube or train. You can find out more about how to get to the Crick on our website.AccessibilityThe panel discussion and audience Q&A will be subtitled.We have limited spaces for wheelchair users. If you need to book one of these spaces or if you have any other questions about accessibility, please email us at engage@crick.ac.uk. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/what-can-ancient-dna-tell-us-about-the-romans/100001993753536498 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, art, fine-arts, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Francis Crick Institute - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Francis Crick Institute - **lat**: 51.5316498 - **long**: -0.12874550000003637 - **full address**: The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: What can ancient DNA tell us about... 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