Tag Archives: Archaeology and Egyptology

Undercurrents: Clichés and scientific archaeology in Egyptian foreign relations

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

How far have we internalised ancient mores, and how does science and archaeology challenge those clichés? Continue reading →

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Tutankhamun, Nefertiti and all that jazz: What have we learned?

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

Almost a year since the media discovered Reeves’ theory that Tutankhamun’s tomb contained Nefertiti, what have we learned? Continue reading →

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Review of the British Museum’s Sunken Cities Exhibition

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

A great exhibition, thoroughly enjoyable. Both artistic and informative. Continue reading →

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The failed (Egyptian) obelisk.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by

The Unfinished Obelisk in the Aswan quarries was a failure as a monument, but provides valuable information on stone quarrying and obelisk carving. Continue reading →

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Does the Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill matter for archaeology outside the UK?

Posted on May 28, 2016 by

Changes to UK legislation will have a negative effect on attitudes to and protection of archaeology overseas? Continue reading →

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