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The Lost Sister: the topic of cultural repatriation and the demand for the British Museum to return Athens’ stolen treasures.
Last year, an AI generated video went viral across social media platforms depicting a caryatid, currently displayed in the British Museum, springing to life as she runs back home to her waiting ‘sisters’ in the Acropolis Museum, Athens.
Sophia Charchalou
Jan 105 min read


Museum Spotlight: Egypt
Introducing two heavyweights in the museum world: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Amy Whatmough
Sep 8, 20249 min read


A Female Odyssey: Women Translating the Homeric Epics
If The Iliad was written down in the late eighth or early seventh century BCE, then why did the first translation by a woman take so long?

Anouk Saint
Jun 23, 202414 min read


“Red hair is my lifelong sorrow”: Reflections on the literary and historical trope of redheads
There is pattern across centuries of troubled or troubling women sharing a common feature of red hair.

Anouk Saint
Nov 21, 202315 min read


New Kingdom Makeup, Beauty, and Appearance; Ancient Egyptian Style and its' Modern Day Influence
Thick winged eyeliner and striking colours of blue and gold are utilised in many modern portrayals of ancient Egyptians

Holly Russell
Aug 27, 20237 min read


Unveiling Her Legacy: Unmasking the Misgendering of Female Remains in Archaeology
A look at how the role and power of women is being lost through the misgendering of remains by antiquarians.

Holly Russell
Jul 23, 20237 min read
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