Past Events

Discover how ancient Egyptians used their script–and how writing began around the world, through a tour around the British Museum and creative workshop to recreate ancient writing at the Honey & Co. Studio. Start time: 13:00 (UK)

RESCHEDULED DATE. Monica Hanna discusses the need to critically reassess Egyptology, through decolonisation, broader focus, and ethical and sustainable practices. Start time: 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

Read the autobiography of Ahmose, son of Ebana, as written on the walls of his tomb in El-Kab with Joseph Clayton on two Saturday afternoons. Start time: 11:00 (UK) / 13:00 (Egypt)

Our Study Day will explore four Capital Cities in the Egyptian Delta, exploring shifting political power, urban development, and cultural identity over five centuries of ancient history. Start time: 13:00 (UK).

Anna Stevens introduces how the Amarna Project are incorporating climate perspectives into their research with respect to mudbrick heritage. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Learn the truth behind Amelia’s early life and hear a broader context to the founding of British Egyptology with Carl Graves. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

Join us for a special launch event for the next volume in our Spotlight Series at Bolton Museum. Start time: 18:00 (UK)

Eva Lange-Athinodorou presents the environmental change-driven evolution of cities from the Old Kingdom to the First Intermediate Period. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Visit the British Museum to explore Egyptian administration and sealing practices, then recreate them yourself using clay and replica scarabs at the Honey & Co. Studio. Start time: 13:00 (UK)

Go to war with the ancient Egyptians – and their Greek allies – during the Late Dynastic Period with Dr Nicky Nielsen. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)