Maria holds a PhD in Archaeology and her field of specialism is organic architecture and ethnoarchaeology. She has carried out extensive fieldwork in Egypt, as well as being a university lecturer and museum guide. She co-founded El Arpa, an initiative showcasing culture and arts through events, articles and a podcast (People Will Talk).

Her latest book, The Stuff of Life: Ancient Inspiration for Sustainable Living, asks a question: if our connection to nature is such an inherent part of us as humans, what is hindering it now? This exciting book also explores a world where our rate of consumption is not feasible, and it takes a look at how organic materials and ancestral knowledge can help us achieve a more sustainable society.

The evening will include an interview, question and answers, a book signing and refreshments.

“The event is open to all, but if you wish to be sure of a place, we ask that you register and buy a “Souvenir Priority Postcard“. Sales of these attractive cards are limited to the number of seats available for each event and they can be collected in-store up to the start of the event. If demand for the event exceeds our licenced capacity, those holding postcards will be given priority… Cards Cost 3€ and can be bought on-line or in-store”