SAVE THE DATE!: FEAR! Magic, Healing, and Protection in Antiquity

New special exhibition from November 13, 2026, through May 16, 2027.

How do we deal with the daily worries and hardships of life? The cultures of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and the Greco-Roman world had one answer above all others: magic! The exhibition offers insight into human nightmares, abysses, and recipes for success—from amulets to magic knives…