Hello and welcome. My name is Janet Diamond and I give talks on Egyptology and the wider Mediterranean.
EGYPT: A look into the history, theology, architecture and landscape of ancient Egypt. Since 2013 I have been writing and presenting talks on Egypt and Egyptology and with these, I put together pieces of a jigsaw puzzle of what was ancient Egypt – the longest lasting Empire in history.
My interest in Egyptology arose from living in the country during the early 1980’s. Living there proved to be a challenging time; Egypt having experienced many changes and disruptions during its recent history. However, it was also a most compelling experience – one I would not have missed, for the rewards were immeasurable; and began a passion that has stayed with me to this day.
I have a diploma in Egyptology and a fascination for the history of ancient Egypt. I hold membership of Egyptology Societies; and am the Speakers’ Secretary for a local Egyptian Society. I attend study groups, lectures and courses at every opportunity to to keep up to date with the ever-changing world of Egyptology (see My Blog page).
THE WIDER MEDITERANEAN/ITALY: Interesting events, art, artists and characters. I have always had a love of art, history, and different cultures; and these are what inspired me to write my talks on Italy and the wider Mediterranean.
I have an A Level in Art, am a member of The Arts Society and the Historical Association, and attend lectures and courses at every opportunity, to feed my passion for history and art. Over recent years, I expanded the range of my lectures to include various Mediterranean events and characters, and the Italian Renaissance, in particular – that great explosion of art, science and learning, that changed the world forever.
In 2017, I was accepted as a speaker on cruise liners and have enjoyed speaking on cruises to Egypt and around the Mediterranean.
My presentations seek to entertain, enlighten and inform, and I would love to share them with you. I deliver my talks to a diverse range of societies, clubs and groups across the country, and am frequently asked to return to give further talks. To learn more please go to my Presentations page.
Or to check out some of my testimonials: Testimonials.
If you would like to enquire about a booking, please go to my Contact page.
Prof Joann Fletcher, the well-known Egyptologist, for her lecture ‘Ancient Egypt: New Stories’ – held in conjunction with the Taunton Egyptian Society and the 2017 Taunton Literary Festival. It was a great day and a memorable lecture from Joann!
Dr Chris Naunton with the Egyptian Society Taunton’s Committee and me, after his lecture ‘Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt’ – held in conjunction with the 2018 Taunton Literary Festival.
Chris is a great speaker and regularly comes to talk to us here. This lecture was up to Chris’s usual high standards, and I look forward to booking him again!
Prof. Aidan Dodson, of Bristol University and the Egyptian Society Taunton’s Committee and me again.
Unearthing Egyptology - Talks on Egyptology 