Extraterrestrial Archaeology: Martian monuments, megaliths on the moon and Beyond the Infinite

From the mysterious Face on Mars to the enduring legend of the Roswell crash, stories of alien encounters and ancient structures beyond Earth have captured imaginations for decades. But what happens when these claims are examined not by science fiction writers, but by an archaeologist?

In this thought‑provoking talk, we explore reports of strange surface features on Mars, alleged monumental forms on the Moon, and even the idea that some of Saturn’s moons might not be entirely natural. Through dramatic imagery, archaeological reasoning and a healthy dose of scepticism, Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews investigates how these ideas arise, what the evidence really shows, and why humans are so fascinated by the possibility of ancient activity beyond our planet.

Expect surprising images, sceptical inquiry, and a journey to the boundary between science, speculation and the very edges of our solar system.

£7.50 per person

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Talk by: Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews - Museum Curator and Heritage Access Officer