The Origins of Civilisation.

Neil Meldrum


Region:
South West
Notice Period:
Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:
Amateur, no charge for talks but perhaps a small contribution to charity.
Fee:
Free
Category:
History
Updated:
12th October 2019

The Sumerians started it all or did they? the traditional view has been that civilisation started with the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. However recent research is establishing that they were not the first to practise agriculture, live in towns or possibly to develop writing. I will try and trace the earlier origins of civilisation going back over10,000 years ago, without in any way discrediting the Sumerian florescence and their impact on later history.

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About Neil Meldrum

I was a lawyer for some 40 years in a past life but now retired I have been able to indulge my fascination in all aspects of Ancient History. From the Maya and Aztecs of Mexico and the wonderful civilisations of Pre-Columbian Peru, to Ancient China, India, Mesopotamia and Egypt and down to the Classical Age of Greece and Rome, all have intrigued and captivated me. I have been fortunate that in my retirement I have the opportunity of indulging my interest in these compelling subjects and expanding my experience by giving talks. Latterly I have been focussing on the cultural evolution of mankind, from the earliest times of our development down to the high civilisations of the Old World. In addition I have been studying the evolution of religion in all it's various guises in the diverse cultures throughout the Ancient World.

Set down below are some of the talks I have given and would be pleased to present to you. Should you have a another topic to do with ancient history (but not Greece or Rome) try me,


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