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Fri 07 Feb 2025

Ever wonder how our ancestors dealt with all those spooky forces lurking about? Picture this: back in the day, folks were tossing shoes, chatting with cats, or doodling circles to keep the supernatural at bay. Turns out, archaeology is pulling back the curtain on these quirky rituals that once seemed straight out of a fairy tale. Enter PhD whiz, Lauren Tomlinson, whose journey into the weird and wonderful world of Australian superstition will leave you both enlightened and amused.

From the Albany Convict Gaol to homes across the country, our past is sprinkled with ritual symbols and secret objects that were supposedly designed to scare off evil spirits. So if you're curious about the history of folk magic and how it all ties into our archaeological digs, swing by this enlightening chat. You might just find that the past was both a little odd and a lot of fun.

More information at www.albany.wa.gov.au/events/practical-magic/14670




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