Learn about ancient civilizations at upcoming Barrington's White House events

Anyone fascinated by ancient civilizations will want to attend Barrington's White House "Curious Mind Series: Connecting with Antiquity," events set for Sunday March 1 and Sunday, March 8.

Presented by the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute, the events will feature discussions about some of the world's earliest civilizations and deepest secrets.

The first event, "Beer and Bread: Eating and Drinking in Ancient Babylonia," explores the diet of the ancient culture, where beer and bread were staples and eating locusts was a delicacy. Assistant Professor of Assyriology Susanne Paulus will provide a fascinating peek into the diets and eating habits of this ancient culture, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1.

At 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Brian Muhs, associate professor of Egyptology, will present an engaging talk on daily life in Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman Egypt, illustrated with passages from ancient texts and archaeological explorations of ancient settlements.

Tickets for each individual event are $20, or $35 for a 'Two-Session' ticket. For more information and tickets, visit www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/events or call (224) 512.4066 for assistance.