About the lecture:

'Lawrence of Arabia' is an early 20th century instance of celebrity culture.  We will analyse the legend from 1919 onwards through memoirs, photos, films, paintings, biographies and documentaries.  The basis of sensational new evidence from archaeological fieldwork, this lecture will contrast the legend of Lawrence with the true story of the famous desert war of 1916-18.

About the lecturer:

Neil Faulkner was educated at King's College Cambridge and Institute of Archaeology UCL.  He is a Lecturer and a Research Fellow at University of Bristol.  An Archaeologist, Director of Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project and Great Arab Revolt Project.  He has authored several books and made many major TV appearances.