The Long Making of the Anthropocene – Prof. Amanda Power

Date: Wed, 29 April 2026 · 17:00 - 18:00
Cost: Free
Venue: Rewley House (Lecture Theatre)
Address: 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982782830822

The Long Making of the Anthropocene – Prof. Amanda Power 🌍📜

Professor Amanda Power examines how environmental transformation long predates industrial modernity. From ancient imperial systems to medieval religious and economic structures, this talk traces how human societies reshaped landscapes in ways that resonate with today’s ecological challenges.

What to expect:

  • 🌿 A long‑view history of human environmental impact
  • 🏛 Insights from medieval and global historical research
  • đź’¬ A discussion‑focused seminar open to all