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Discover the relationship between Sanskrit, Latin and Greek in this talk by Dr Jo Willmott.

The study of Sanskrit in the 19th century revolutionised our understanding of the languages of Europe. Learn more about the language and poetry of some of Hinduism's canonical texts, the Rigveda, and find out the truth about the relationship between Sanskrit, Latin and Greek with Dr. Jo Willmott of the Faculty of Classics.

Free. For adults.

Booking essential. Book online here.

Booking opens 25 September.

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This event is part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas, the University's annual celebration of the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Part of the University of Cambridge Museums' India Unboxed season.

Date: 
Saturday, 21 October, 2017 - 15:00 to 16:00
Contact name: 
Jennie Thornber
Contact phone: 
01223 330402
Event location: 
Room G.19, Faculty of Classics/Museum of Classical Archaeology

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