The 2026 Holberg Debate: “The Mysteries of Our Ancient Past”.
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Why are questions about humanity’s deepest past so controversial, and could new discoveries force us to rethink what we believe we know about the origins of civilization?
On the panel: Zahi Hawass, Robert Schoch, and Irving Finkel.
Moderator: Alice Roberts.
🗓 Date: 5 December.
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 17:30
🏛️ Venue: The University Aula in Bergen.
🙋♂️ You may submit questions for the panel now, via the event page on holbergprize.org. The questions may include photos.
The event is open to the public and free of charge. Please note that registration is required, but registering does not guarantee a seat, as seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 13:15.
The event will not be livestreamed, but a recording will be published on YouTube on 10 December.
For more informaton and registration, see:
https://holbergprize.org/events-and-productions/holbergdebatten-2026-the-mysteries-of-our-ancient-past/
On the panel: Zahi Hawass, Robert Schoch, and Irving Finkel.
Moderator: Alice Roberts.
🗓 Date: 5 December.
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 17:30
🏛️ Venue: The University Aula in Bergen.
🙋♂️ You may submit questions for the panel now, via the event page on holbergprize.org. The questions may include photos.
The event is open to the public and free of charge. Please note that registration is required, but registering does not guarantee a seat, as seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 13:15.
The event will not be livestreamed, but a recording will be published on YouTube on 10 December.
For more informaton and registration, see:
https://holbergprize.org/events-and-productions/holbergdebatten-2026-the-mysteries-of-our-ancient-past/
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Universitetsaulaen i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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