Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Wednesday Weekly # 92

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly, your weekly dose of links to Egyptology news, articles, blogs, events and more!

Credit: Karsten Moran, New York Times

THE ANCIENT WORLD ONLINE

The Antinoupolis Foundation

http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.nl/2015/10/the-antinoupolis-foundation.html

EGYPTIANS


The Daughters of Nefertiti

http://tim-theegyptians.blogspot.nl/2015/10/the-daughters-of-nefertiti_9.html

IDAHO STATESMAN

College of Idaho archaeologist offers glimpse into Egyptologist’s work

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/10/10/4030162_college-of-idaho-archaeologist.html?rh=1

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Will a New Bout of King Tut Fever Bring Visitors Back to Egypt?

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/10/151002-tutankhamun-valley-of-the-kings-nefertiti-hidden-burial-rooms-archaeology-howard-carter-nicholas-reeves/

USA TODAY

Spear injuries show worker life in ancient Egypt

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/10/13/egypt-cemetery-punishment-lashes-wounds/73688038/

THE CAIRO POST

Egypt to restore King Tut mask after botched epoxy job
http://www.thecairopost.com/news/170844/culture/egypt-to-restore-king-tut-mask-after-botched-epoxy-job

‘Stepping through Time:’ Exhibition on ancient footwear opens Oct 11
http://www.thecairopost.com/news/171105/culture/stepping-through-time-exhibition-on-ancient-footwear-opens-oct-11

Egyptian museums to exhibit artifacts at Cairo Airport
http://www.thecairopost.com/news/171196/culture/egyptian-museums-to-exhibit-artifacts-at-cairo-airport

Antiquities officials charged with ‘spreading false news’ on Pyramid of Djoser
http://www.thecairopost.com/news/171302/culture/antiquities-officials-charged-with-spreading-false-news-on-pyramid-of-djoser

Probe opened into alleged graft in Grand Egyptian Museum 
http://www.thecairopost.com/news/171555/news/probe-opened-into-alleged-graft-in-grand-egyptian-museum

A 50-year old facelift: Tourism Ministry celebrates Ramses’ restoration
http://www.thecairopost.com/news/171591/culture/a-50-year-old-facelift-tourism-ministry-celebrates-ramses-restoration

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN DEMONOLOGY PROJECT

‘Demon Things’ conference 2016 abstract: Arnaud Quertinmont
http://www.demonthings.com/demon-things-conference-2016-abstract-arnaud-quertinmont/

‘Demon Things’ conference 2016 abstract: Rita Lucarelli
http://www.demonthings.com/demon-things-conference-2016-abstract-rita-lucarelli/

EGYPT EXPLORATION SOCIETY

Fieldwork and Research Grants 2016-17
http://ees.ac.uk/news/index/332.html

AHRAM ONLINE

Ministry of Antiquities opens museum at Cairo International Airport
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/155869/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Ministry-of-Antiquities-opens-museum-at-Cairo-Inte.aspx

Tutankhamun's mask leaves display for restoration at Egyptian museum
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/152682/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Tutankhamuns-mask-leaves-display-for-restoration-a.aspx

Ancient Egypt footwear exhibition to open Sunday at Egyptian Museum in Cairo
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/152607/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Ancient-Egypt-footwear-exhibition-to-open-Sunday-a.aspx

NILE MAGAZINE

Why Are The Great Pyramids Lined Up Like That?
http://www.nilemagazine.com.au/2015-october/2015/10/9/why-are-the-great-pyramids-lined-up-like-that

The Scribes At Nile Magazine Have Been Busy!
http://www.nilemagazine.com.au/2015-october/2015/10/10/the-scribes-at-nile-magazine-have-been-busy

The Last Time Someone Touched It, The Beard Broke Off.
http://www.nilemagazine.com.au/2015-october/2015/10/11/the-last-time-someone-touched-it-the-beard-broke-off

A Man Not Afraid To Stand Out From The Crowd.
http://www.nilemagazine.com.au/2015-october/2015/10/13/j3cafelvydjhxnxsqibsz4ui1gyrsr

PENN MUSEUM BLOG

Confronting Death at the Penn Museum
http://www.penn.museum/blog/collection/conservation/confronting-death-at-the-penn-museum/

UCL MUSEUMS & COLLECTIONS BLOG

All hands on deck: the Petrie team welcome term
http://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/museums/2015/10/09/all-hands-on-deck-the-petrie-team-welcome-term/

ANCIENT ORIGINS

Analysis of Skeletons Reveals Harsh Punishment in Ancient Egypt
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/analysis-skeletons-reveals-harsh-punishment-ancient-egypt-004178

NEW YORK TIMES

An Ancient Egyptian Show That’s Low on Bling but High on Beauty
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/09/arts/design/an-ancient-egyptian-show-thats-low-on-bling-but-high-on-beauty.html



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