Panel Discussion: Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt

Learn more about the people, literature, and writing practices of everyday life in Greco-Roman Egypt. This program is held in conjunction with the opening of the Ransom Center's newest exhibition, Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt [https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/2026/lives-and-literacy-in-ancient-egypt/]. A reception will follow the program. Beverages provided by Central Market. Panelists include: Aaron T. Pratt, Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Curator of Early Books and Manuscripts, Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Jeremy Penner, Senior Curator of African and Near Eastern Manuscripts, John Rylands Research Institute and Library, The University of Manchester Geoffrey S. Smith, Associate Professor, Department of Religious Studies, The University of Texas at Austin Katherine Taronas, Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies, The University of Texas at Austin.