Category Archives: Universities

Amarna Sunset/Sunrise – Dr. Aidan Dodson, Bristol University

We were lucky to again have Dr Aidan Dodson to talk to the Egyptian Society Taunton – the lecture being held in conjunction with the 2014  Taunton Literary Festival – staged by Brendon Books. The talk was on one of my favourite subjects … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Egyptian Art – Lucia Gahlin, UCL

This was my first talk on Egyptology by Lucia Gahlin  and my first lecture at Dillington House – and I was very pleased with both. Lucia spoke on the representation of celebration and festivities in the art of ancient Egypt. We looked at the … Continue reading

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Western Thebes Pioneers – Dr Aidan Dodson, Bristol University, Chair ESS

Another great talk given by another great speaker – Dr Aidan Dodson of Bristol University! I have several of Aidan’s books, so I was quite excited at the prospect of attending this talk at the Egyptology Society Taunton, and I was not … Continue reading

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The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology – London

Well, I kept my promise to myself, and with a friend, we intrepid travellers clothed, provisioned and equipped ourselves and, with archaeological trowels, compasses and maps in hand, set off on an exciting Egyptological expedition and adventure to deepest, darkest London … Continue reading

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