The Curse of the Gnata: Roman Criminal History at the Colombischlössle
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The Curse of the Gnata: Roman Criminal History at the Colombischlössle
When the workday ends, an unusual chapter of antiquity opens at the Archaeological Museum Colombischlössle: During the tour After Work: The Curse of the Gnata, a lead curse tablet leads straight into the world of theft, fraud, and everyday conflicts in the Roman province. On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, archaeologist Leonie Anders will take participants on a 45-minute quest for clues.
A Lead Testament with Dramatic Impact
At the center is a lead curse tablet – a small, compelling object with great narrative power. It refers to people who defended themselves against injustice, loss, and threats. The tour makes visible how personal fears and social order intertwine in the Roman world.
Crime in the Roman Province
What crimes threatened the people? How did they protect themselves and their property? And how did the Roman state respond to theft, fraud, and other crimes? The dramaturgy of the tour connects archaeological facts with concrete life questions. From seemingly mute finds, a multifaceted picture of the sense of justice and need for security of past societies emerges.
Archaeology as a Lively Stage Experience
The staging of this evening does not take place on a theater stage, but in the dialogue between object, space, and audience. The atmosphere of the Colombischlössle, the focused acoustics of the museum rooms, and the precise communication of the archaeologist transform the tour into a sensual stage experience. Light, architecture, and original finds form the backdrop for a historical narrative that remains close to the people.
A Compact Cultural Evening for the Curious
The after-work tour begins at 5:30 PM and ends at 6:15 PM. Thus, it is suitable as a concentrated cultural impulse after work and as an introduction to Roman history on the Upper Rhine. The audience's reaction arises from the interplay of vivid storytelling, professional contextualization, and immediate encounters with the historical object.
Conclusion: History That Touches
After Work: The Curse of the Gnata promises an unusual encounter with antiquity: short, atmospheric, and full of criminal historical tension. Those who want to experience archaeology, Roman culture, and pointed museum education live will find an evening filled with lead, evidence, and human destinies at the Colombischlössle.
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