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    Young Friends Event: Fifty Shades of Pompeii

    Young Friends Event: Fifty Shades of Pompeii

    Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

    February 12, 2013


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    Buried by thick layers of ash and mud from the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE, the erotic art of Pompeii has enthralled and embarrassed audiences since its rediscovery in the 18th century. These explicit, salacious paintings of ancient Rome rival any page of today’s most popular steamy novels. Join the Young Friends of the Penn Museum as they explore the murals and mosaics of Pompeii with speaker Dr. C. Brian Rose, Curator-in-Charge, Mediterranean Section, at this annual Valentine’s event. A cocktail and dessert reception follows, with a cash bar available.


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      • Venue Info

        University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

        3260 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19104

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $10

        Info Phone: (215) 898-2680

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        February 12, 2013

        Times:

        6:30pm

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