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Experience Pranic-Healing with a Guided Meditation and Aura Clearing
**Unlock Your Potential with Pranic Healing! In German and English**
Join us for a **Try out experience** every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm close to Treptower Park Train Station.
Experience the transformative benefits of this powerful cleansing and energizing technique in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re curious about energy medicine or looking to enhance your well-being, this is the perfect chance to try it out. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are!
Discover the power of Pranic Healing—your journey to wellness starts here!
❌ RSVP through the Meetup website **doesn't guarantee your spot**
Please do contact- carolineargent@pranaheilungberlin.de to confirm your interest in attending. We look forward to meeting you.
Remember to check your **Spam/Junk folder** for the ✉️ e-mail
Yoga for Menopause well being (DE/ENG)
This class offers a specialized nurturing practice to support women through the physical and emotional shifts of Perimenopause and Menopause. Gentle grounding Hatha Yoga sequences with weight-bearing poses help maintain bone density and muscle mass. Pranayama and restorative poses cool hot flashes, balance hormones, and soothe the nervous system. Mindful asanas promote mental clarity and emotional balance, while Yin poses are beneficial for fatigue and insomnia.
The class will also provide a safe space for women to share experiences. The class will be taught in either English or German, depending on the attendees.
Dieser Kurs bietet eine speziell auf Frauen ausgerichtete, unterstützende Praxis, um sie durch die körperlichen und emotionalen Veränderungen der Perimenopause und Menopause zu begleiten. Sanfte, erdende Hatha-Yoga-Sequenzen mit belastenden Übungen helfen, die Knochendichte und Muskelmasse zu erhalten. Pranayama und restorative Übungen lindern Hitzewallungen, unterstützen den Hormonhaushalt und beruhigen das Nervensystem. Achtsame Asanas fördern geistige Klarheit und emotionale Balance, während Yin-Übungen besonders bei Müdigkeit und Schlafproblemen hilfreich sind.
Der Kurs bietet außerdem einen sicheren Raum, in dem Frauen ihre Erfahrungen teilen können. Der Kurs wird je nach Teilnehmerinnen auf Deutsch oder Englisch unterrichtet.
Guided Wim Hof Breathwork + Ice Bath MÁLAGA, SPAIN
Join us for a powerful outdoor Wim Hof–inspired experience at Schlachtensee. INSTAGRAM **(@holostar33)**
We combine conscious breathing, cold-water immersion and guided rewarming to help you boost your energy, mental resilience and inner strength.
This session is guided by **Javi de Lacour (@javidelacour)** — the main facilitator of the event, with **over 200 ice baths completed** and **more than 80 guided immersions**.
Together with **Paula García**, we create a safe, motivating and transformative experience.
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## **Session Structure**
### **1\. Wim Hof Breathwork \(10 min\)**
Before entering the cold water, we prepare the body and mind through guided breathing:
* Immediate mental control through deep, conscious cycles
* Strong oxygenation and energy activation
* Emotional grounding and focused awareness
* Calm confidence to face the cold
**Your benefit:** calmer mind, stronger lungs, better stress response and mental focus.
***
### **2\. Guided Cold Water Immersion \(5 min\)**
A supervised immersion in the lake’s cold water:
* Intense circulation boost
* Reduced inflammation and muscle tension
* Activation of your resilience and inner strength
* Support and guidance throughout the entire immersion
**Your benefit:** increased vitality, mental toughness and rapid physical recovery.
***
### **3\. Rewarming & Inner Heat Activation \(15 min\)**
After leaving the water, we guide you through specific exercises to:
* Restore your body temperature safely
* Activate your muscles
* Integrate the emotional and physical benefits
**Your benefit:** full-body renewal, clarity, and long-lasting energy.
***
## **What to Bring**
* Warm clothes
* Towel
* Swimwear
* Dry socks
* Water bottle
* Optional: gloves, hat, warm tea
***
## **Contraindications**
Not suitable for:
* Severe cardiovascular disease
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Pregnancy
* Epilepsy
If unsure, send us a message.
***
## **Who We Are (@holostar33)**
**Javi de Lacour (@javidelacour)** – Main facilitator
✔ 200+ ice baths completed
✔ 80+ guided immersions
✔ Breathwork & cold exposure specialist
**Paula García**
✔ Breathwork facilitator
✔ Holostar33 co-founder
✔ Community & somatic support
We guide safe, grounded and empowering outdoor experiences in Berlin.
Neurodivergent Creative Tuesdays
* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ\*:・゚✧**
Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything.
This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism.
We will have a variety of crafting supplies available including paint, yarn, crochet needles, beads, coloring books, origami paper, markers... However, feel free to bring your own supplies or current projects if you'd like to work on something specific.
**There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com
Achtsamkeit und Entspannung für den Alltag
Erlerne Meditations- und Entspannungsverfahren kennen und sorge damit für mehr Bewusstheit und Stressreduktion in deinem Alltag.
Google AI Builders Day | Tech In Berlin
Tired of high-level AI talk? Join us for an engineering-first day in Berlin. Build autonomous AI Agents from scratch, master the "Vibe Coding" workflow with Google experts, and dive into hands-on labs focused on real-world architecture.
*Apply for a* ***[ticket here](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026031700)****. Limited to 200 qualified builders.*
**Expect expert-led deep-dives into:**
* Agentic Orchestration: Reasoning and planning with Gemini.
* Rapid Development: Leveraging the Agent Development Kit (ADK).
* Pipeline Automation: Mastering Gemini CLI and Antigravity.
Whether you are scaling a high-growth startup or driving innovation within an enterprise, you will participate in expert-led labs to solve real-world architectural blockers. Walk away with functional code snippets, and new skills.
**Who Should Attend?**
These sessions are best-suited for engineering squads looking to stress-test their 2026 roadmap.
*Note: To join the labs, you must bring your own laptop and power cable. The activities are intended for laptops and cannot be completed on a tablet or phone. Agenda is subject to change.*
**PLEASE NOTE:** RSVP here is not enough, you must apply for a[ ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026031700)**[ticket here](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026031700)**. Limited to 200 qualified builders.
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For the latest Berlin Tech News, Events & Jobs head to **[techinberlin.com](https://www.techinberlin.com/)**
Google Cloud Builders Day in Berlin on March 17!
⚠️ Space is strictly limited for these labs, so make sure to secure your terminal and grab your spot before it fills up: [https://cloud.google.com/events/builders-day-berlin](https://cloud.google.com/events/builders-day-berlin)
**Hi,**
we want to invite you on next #GoogleCloudBuilders Day that is happening right here in Berlin on March 17th, and it’s an entirely engineering-first deep dive.
If you want to build autonomous AI Agents from scratch, master new workflows, and tackle real-world architectural blockers with Google experts, this is for you.
This is a perfect opportunity for our group to connect locally, step away from the high-level talks, and dive straight into hands-on labs.
Speakers are:
**Matt Thompson**
Director, Developer Adoption, Google Cloud
**Remigiusz Samborski**
Lead Developer Relations Engineer, Google Cloud
**Abdelfettah Sghiouar (Abdel)**
Cloud Developer Advocate, Google Cloud
**Nikolai Danylchyk**
Cloud Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
**Tim Messerschmidt**
Head of Developer Ecosystems, Google
**Alexis Moussine-Pouchkine**
Cloud Developer Advocate, Google Cloud
**Marina Coelho**
Developer Relations Engineer, Google
**Jelena Mijuskovic**
Cloud Engineer, Data & Al, Google
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Train Smarter, Build Muscle, Prevent Running Injuries
## About the Event
[CIC Berlin](https://cic.com/de/berlin/) invites you to a special community session focused on running smarter, staying injury-free, and building functional strength. This event is proudly supported by [Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en) .
Many runners underestimate the value of functional strength training. Strong muscles protect your ligaments and tendons, helping you stay injury-free and fit for the long term. In this session, Berlin-based coach and ultra-distance runner [Nik Marten](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-marten/) shares practical exercises and simple techniques to improve your running form, efficiency, and enjoyment.
Learn directly from a professional athlete with extraordinary experience—including a 550 km desert crossing and 100 km day runs—and discover how to run stronger, prevent injuries, and enjoy every step.
## Speaker
[Nik Marten (Coach Nick)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-marten/)– Running coach, personal trainer, and ultra-distance athlete based in Berlin. Nik brings hands-on expertise in endurance training, strength exercises, and injury prevention, helping runners optimize performance and longevity.
## Schedule
**Thursday\, March 19 \| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM**
**CIC Kieflolz Hall, Berlin**
* **1:00 PM – Expert Talk & Exercise Demonstration (40 minutes)**
[Nik Marten ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-marten/)will guide you through practical strength exercises, running form techniques, and ways to reduce injury risk while improving efficiency.
* **1:40 PM – Q&A (20 minutes)**
Ask questions, get personalized tips, and dive deeper into running smarter and staying injury-free.
## About Our Sponsors
[Cambridge innovation center (CIC), Berlin](https://cic.com/de/berlin/)
[CIC Berlin](https://cic.com/de/berlin/) is a dynamic coworking hub and innovation community where Berlin’s startups, corporate teams, and creatives come together. The campus supports AI initiatives through the #ai_berlin hub and connects local innovators to a global network, making it a central hub for ideas, growth, and innovation in the heart of Berlin. By organizing this session, CIC provides a space for runners to learn from experts and connect with a vibrant local community.
[Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en)
[Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en) brings science-backed health insights to practical lifestyle improvements. Supporting this event, [Liv](https://www.liv.health/en) helps runners enhance performance, prevent injuries, and maintain long-term fitness through data-driven approaches.
Clubabend der Steglitz Toastmasters - Rhetorikclub
Hast du Angst, vor Publikum zu sprechen?
Verlangt dein Beruf Präsentationen, Pitches oder Vorträge?
Wirst du nervös, sobald alle Augen auf dich gerichtet sind?
Verlierst du manchmal den roten Faden oder merkst, wie deine Zuhörer gedanklich auf Wanderschaft gehen?
Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig.
Bei Toastmasters trainierst du deine Redekunst in einem sicheren, wertschätzenden Umfeld. Schritt für Schritt. Rede für Rede. Mit klarem Feedback und echter Unterstützung. Hier wächst nicht nur deine Technik, sondern auch deine Präsenz.
## So läuft ein typischer Abend ab 🎤
Der Abend wird von **Alexandra, unserer Präsidentin**, eröffnet. Sie führt durch das Programm und sorgt dafür, dass sich Gäste wie Mitglieder gleichermaßen willkommen fühlen.
### 🗣 Vorbereitete Reden (meist 4 Reden à 5–7 Minuten)
In der Regel erwarten dich vier vorbereitete Reden. Persönlich, inspirierend, humorvoll oder nachdenklich. Jede Rede dauert zwischen 5 und 7 Minuten und ist Teil eines individuellen Lernwegs.
### ☕ Pause
Zeit zum Austausch, Durchatmen und Kennenlernen.
### ⚡ Stegreifreden (1–2 Minuten)
Hier wird es spontan. Ein Impuls, eine Frage, ein Gedanke.
Auch **mutige Gäste** dürfen sich ausprobieren und ganz ungezwungen Bühnenluft schnuppern.
### 📝 Feedbackteil
Nun kommt der vielleicht wichtigste Teil des Abends.
* **Bewertungsreden** zu den vorbereiteten Reden (je 2–3 Minuten)
* Feedback weiterer Rollen wie Zeitnehmer oder Sprachstilbewerter
* Ein **Gesamtbewerter**, der den Abend als Ganzes reflektiert
Das Feedback ist konstruktiv, konkret und immer wertschätzend. Es zeigt Stärken auf und gibt klare Impulse zur Weiterentwicklung.
### 👋 Verabschiedung
Zum Abschluss rundet Alexandra den Abend ab und gibt einen Ausblick auf kommende Treffen.
### 🍽 Danach: Restaurant & Socializing
Wer mag, kommt mit ins Restaurant. Dort wird weitergeredet, gelacht, diskutiert und vernetzt.
Wenn du lernen willst, klarer zu sprechen, souveräner aufzutreten und deine Botschaften wirkungsvoll zu platzieren, dann komm einfach zum nächsten Clubtreffen.
Die Bühne wartet nicht auf Perfektion. Sie belohnt Mut. ✨
Area Wettbwerb - Steglitz Toastmasters - Rhetorikclub in Berlin
🏆🎤 **Area-Wettbewerb 2026 – Sei live dabei!**
Am **21\. März 2026** treten die besten Redner aus mehreren Clubs gegeneinander an. Beim Area-Wettbewerb erlebst du mitreißende Reden, Spannung bis zur letzten Minute und inspirierendes Feedback auf höchstem Niveau.
Hier zeigt sich, was regelmäßiges Training, Mut und Leidenschaft bewirken können. Jede Rede ist eine Bühne, jede Bewertung ein Schritt nach vorn.
📍 Rathaus Johannisthal, Sterndamm 102, 12487 Berlin
Ob als Unterstützer, Gast oder zukünftiger Teilnehmer – du bist herzlich willkommen.
Komm vorbei und erlebe Rhetorik in ihrer lebendigsten Form.
Wir freuen uns auf einen Abend voller Applaus, Gänsehaut-Momente und glänzender Pokale. 🏆✨
Self Healing is possible - Master Sai Live - Prana ErlebnisAbend
SELF-HEALING IS POSSIBLE.
Experience live what is possible when you apply the laws of energy in a targeted manner. It's one thing to know energy exists, it's another to understand it. Something is shifting; the world isn't just waking up to energy—it's ready to master it.
Look forward to an evening that will stretch your mind.
Book your tickets:
[https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/event/berlin-prenzlauerberg](https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/event/berlin-prenzlauerberg)
[https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/](https://prana-erlebnisabend.de/)
PRANA HEALING ACCORDING TO MASTER CHOA KOK SUI®:
Accelerate your self-healing powers and improve your life! Whether you have the flu, a headache, or are suffering from stress, your body has the power to heal itself. Prana healing is not a substitute for conventional medicine and other therapies, but rather a perfect complement to them.
Experience Prana Healing firsthand at one of our experience evenings throughout Germany, see Prana applications live, and learn Prana Meditation through the 2 Hearts for more peace.
Why don’t you bring your partner, friend or family with. See you there!
Caroline Argent, Matthias Franke, Heike Rödel & Sven Michalski
**Thursday, March 19, 2026**
**7:30 PM at Filmtheater Colloseum, Prenzlauer Berg**
Samurai Sword Fighting Trial Class - Katori Shinto-ryu Berlin
[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.**
**Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00.
**!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment.
**Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin.
**No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German.
**Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/)
**Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history.
The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects.
**The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha.
**Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.
ÆR After Hours — DUSK
**Stressmanagement für Mental longevity**
**Freitag Nacht. Alle beschleunigen. Dieses Event geht in die andere Richtung.**
**ÆR After Hours — DUSK**
Die meisten Freitage enden gleich. Laut, schnell, ein Drink zu viel. Der Samstagmorgen kommt, bevor die Woche wirklich gegangen ist.
Das ist die Stunde zwischen der Woche und dem Wochenende. Sechzig Minuten Breathwork, Duft und geführte Stille. Das Nervensystem verlangsamt sich. Die Schultern fallen. Der Kopf wird klar. DUSK begleitet dich durch die Session.
Danach gibt es Infused Drinks und gute Gesellschaft im gepflegten Networking-Style.
Dein Samstag beginnt anders, wenn der Freitag so endet.
Eine Geführte Session vonMarc, Founder des Berlin Breath Clubs am 20. März.
📅 19:30 — 21:30 📍 Aura Berlin, um Berlin Breath Club Kurfürstenstraße 88
#ÆRAfterHours #DUSK #Breathwork #Berlin #Socializing #MicroRetreat #Runterfahren
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Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Secrets of Runes
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Secrets of Runes,”** on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets) .]
The fame of runes outshines that of any other ancient script. They can be found not just on Viking Age rune stones, but on Bilbo’s door and as the Bluetooth logo on your cell phone. Runic script is commonly associated with magic, used by modern practitioners of neopaganism, and in recent decades has captured the imagination of filmmakers and video game designers.
Yet most of us know little about the historical origins of runes and have no clue how to read or use them.
Come to Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Va., to get schooled on runic script with the help of Lilla Kopár, a veteran scholar of runes who has earned a following among Profs and Pints fans by giving fantastic talks on medieval monsters and Norse mythology. As someone who has carried out extensive field research on runes, published several articles on runic objects, and even appeared on the History Channel commenting on runes in America, she’s exceptionally qualified to introduce you to runology and the fascinating things that runes tell us.
Dr Kopár will discuss the development of runic script from its humble origins on the borders of the Roman Empire in the first or second century CE, through its popularity in the Viking world, to its use and misuse in modern times. She’ll discuss how runes are a set of related alphabets that underwent changes over time and she’ll describe what inspired changes in this writing system and where and how runes were used in the medieval period.
Her richly illustrated talk will highlight some of the most intriguing objects with runic inscriptions, from humble bone fragments to impressive rune stones, and offer insight into the scholarly methods of deciphering and interpreting runic inscriptions. We’ll also look at the function of the runic script from simple practical notes and memorial inscriptions to cipher-runes and magic.
The most fun might be the in-class assignment, which will involve reading a few runic inscriptions and writing your name and other words in runes. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: Part of Codex runicus, a rune manuscript written on animal skin and dating to about 1300 (University of Copenhagen / Wikimedia Commons).
Meetup #42: Doctor Professor
**NOTE: Meetup is SATURDAY this month!**
If you spend any amount of time online these days, it's quite clear that people need to get themselves educated! So let's sharpen our pencils, crack open those textbooks, pull on a mortarboard and get ourselves back to school with the Doctor and friends. Choose from one of these four educational episodes...
*The Krotons* \- The Second Doctor\, Jamie\, and Zoe are put to the test \- literally \- and if they prove their smarts then they get to become companions of the crystalline Krotons\, who plan to drain them of their energy for their own nefarious purposes\. So basically college\.
*Mawdryn Undead -* The 5th Doctor, Tegan, and Nyssa arrive on a mysterious spaceship and become embroiled in an adventure involving immortal aliens, the Black Guardian, two Brigadiers, new companion Turlough, and a boys' school in both the 1970s and the 1980s. It's a busy story...
*Remembrance of the Daleks -* The 7th Doctor and Ace return to where it all started - Coal Hill School - where they take on a Dalek assault squad in the race to acquire the mysterious Hand of Omega.
*Human Nature/Family of Blood* \- The 10th Doctor disguises himself as a human \(so well that even he doesn't know\!\) and hides with Martha from a murderous alien family in an incredibly well\-armed school\.
When you RSVP, please rank the four options above in the comments in the order of preference (1 being "Yes! I am dying to see it!" and 4 being "Meh."), and we will abide by the choice of the attendees.
For the Meetup itself, we ask everyone to bring something to drink and something to eat (snacks/munchies - you don't need to bring a whole ham or something!) to share with the group. We'll have food and drink as well and maybe a themed cocktail if the inspiration strikes...
We are a couple blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro (15th and Harvard NW). We'll provide the full address ahead of the event. Note also that we are a walk-up - two flights of stairs.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
CTO Breakfast - Feb Meeting
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Topic: REAL AI Readiness with SQL Databases
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Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Hidden Cleopatra
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Hidden Cleopatra,”** an excavation through myth and slander to uncover the real Egyptian queen, with Jacquelyn Williamson, an Egyptologist and associate professor of archaeology and ancient art at George Mason University.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-hidden-cleopatra2](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-hidden-cleopatra2) .]
Depictions of Cleopatra are abundant in popular culture. A long list of painters have depicted her, Marilyn Monroe and Kim Kardashian have posed as her, and Vivien Leigh and Elizabeth Taylor famously portrayed her in Hollywood films.
At the end of the day, however, what most of us think we know about Cleopatra is wrong, the product of the ancient Rome’s “fake news” and anti-Egypt propaganda.
Learn about the real Cleopatra—and how our understanding of her came to be so distorted—with Professor Jacquelyn Williamson, scholar of women and power in ancient Egypt, teacher of courses on ancient Egyptian art and archaeology, and author of *Nefertiti’s Sun Temple: A New Cult Complex at Tell el-Amarna.*
Dr. Williamson will walk us through how the first Roman emperor, Octavian, created the distorted image of Cleopatra as seductress that we know today as part of his political scheming to defeat his rival Antony and end the Roman Republic once and for all.
Cleopatra has been the subject of debate and controversy ever since. William Shakespeare later relied on ancient Roman sources such as Horace and Plutarch in writing *Antony and Cleopatra*, and his play helped give rise to countless other works offering a distorted picture of her.
Professor Williamson argues that “Cleopatra was a human being, like you and I,” and “deserves the dignity of being represented as accurately as possible.” Her efforts to set the record straight have met frustration, however—after being extensively interviewed for the recent Netflix historical docuseries Queen Cleopatra, she concluded that it, too, had missed the mark.
You’ll gain a much deeper appreciation of the challenges of researching and accurately depicting the ancient past from Dr. Williamson, who also has taught at Harvard, Brandeis, and the University of California at Berkeley and is involved with an ongoing archaeological investigation of Queen Nefertiti’s sun temple. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: Layla Taj portrays Cleopatra VII as part of an Egyptian Cultural Performing Arts Society production. (Photo by Amos Gvili / Wikimedia Commons.)




















