In Conversation: Understanding Prehistoric Lives Beyond Conflict

The exhibition curator of 'Scotland's First Warriors', Dr Matthew Knight, is joined by Tristan Hughes, television presenter, author and history podcast host, and Nicole DeRushie, historian and author of ‘Bog Fashion’, to discuss the archaeological evidence that tells us about life beyond conflict in prehistoric Scotland.In a conversation chaired by Tristan Hughes, our experts will explore both what has survived and what is missing from the archaeological record and how this evidence impacts our understanding of what life was like for people living in prehistoric Scotland.

What objects shaped everyday life, and how did conflict and violence disrupt this?Combining the vast and varied expertise of our guest speakers with the in-depth knowledge of the exhibition’s curator, this 'In Conversation' event will delve deeper into the human impacts and perspectives behind the story of conflict.This event accompanies ‘Scotland’s First Warriors’, a unique exhibition which engages visitors with the very nature of war, revealing the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland.

Through over 200 objects mapping the journey from the sword – a Bronze Age invention – through to the Roman concept of a professional soldier, the exhibition explores how and why people fought, the impact of war, and the legacy of prehistoric conflict.