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3 March 2026

Lives in Egyptology: the story of Who Was Who

Hana Navratilova presents Who Was Who in Egyptology, outlining current priorities to enhance this vital resource towards a comprehensive and inclusive history. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

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5 March 2026 + 4 other dates

Women in Ancient Egyptian Art

From female pharaohs to God’s Wives to everyday women as wives and mothers, Jen Turner will examine women’s roles as portrayed in ancient Egyptian art this Women's History Month. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

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24 March 2026 + 4 other dates

Ancient Egyptian Funerary Texts

Read, in hieroglyphs, selected passages from the major funerary text corpora, including the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, Book of the Dead, and Amduat with Christina Geisen. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

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