Museum Spotlight: Egypt
Introducing two heavyweights in the museum world: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Anouk Saint
Jun 2314 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?
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Anouk Saint
Nov 21, 202315 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.
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Holly Russell
Aug 27, 20237 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
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Holly Russell
Jul 23, 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.
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