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The Candia Skull: from Minoan Crete to 17th-century Cambridge
Heritage Open Day: The Candia Skull, found in Crete and given to the College by a Rotherhithe sea captain in 1627, has been described as the earliest fossilised human skull to reach an English collection. Its fame as a natural curiosity caused William Harvey to borrow it to show to Charles I. Recent scientific examination, initiated by Dr Galanakis of Sidney, has led to remarkable discoveries about the person whose skull was thus preserved.
Visitors are advised that this exhibition contains human remains.
Visitors are advised that this exhibition contains human remains.
Friday 6 Sep 24 and Saturday 7 Sep 24
Sidney Sussex College, Richard Powell Library, Sidney Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU
Fri 6 Sep:1000-1600; Sat 7 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
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