Category Archives: University of Bristol

Egyptian Hieroglyphs – Maiken Mosleth King, Bristol University

I have just undertaken and completed the above course, and how very challenging it proved to be!  Maiken put together a great course, and even though a complete novice in the subject, I enjoyed it, learned and lot; and above all, … Continue reading

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Egypt in the Wider World – Dr. Aidan Dodson of Bristol University

What a treat of a day this was!  We learn of life within ancient Egypt, we learn of events outside of the land of Egypt itself – for example trading, expeditions and wars – all from the Egyptian point of … Continue reading

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Kushite Kings on the Upper Nile: Pyramids, Royal Statues and a Temple to Amun – Dr Julie Anderson

This was a really interesting lecture on behalf of The Egypt Society of Bristol, and given by Dr Julie Anderson who has been working in ancient Nubia (modern-day Sudan) for around 20 years.  She gave a detailed and fascinating first-hand account of … Continue reading

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Hatshepsut –  A trio of Lectures on Egypt’s ‘Female King’ – Lucia Gahlin, Dr. Aidan Dodson and Dr. Bernadette Brady

What a fantastic day this day was;  arranged by Bristol’s Kemet Klub, we were lucky to have three experts to talk to us. Lucia Gahlin began the day by giving an excellent talk on Hatsheptsut herself; her coming to the … Continue reading

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‘Ancient Egypt: A History in Biography’ with Dr Aidan Dodson of Bristol University and the Kemet Klub, Bristol.

We are so lucky to have Aidan Dodson living and working in our area and therefore, available to talk to us; and this was another interesting, informative and enjoyable day –  arranged by Ali and the Kemet Klub in Bristol. … Continue reading

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The Third Intermediate Period – Dr. Aidan Dodson, Bristol University

This lecture was held in Exeter, in conjunction with DAS Exeter, and it was well worth the trip.  For this lecture, Dr. Aidan Dodson talked on the complex and somewhat confusing period between the end of the New Kingdom and the … Continue reading

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Ancient Egyptian Demons – by Dr Kasia Szpakowska, Swansea University

This evening’s lecture, at the Egyptian Society Bristol,  on Ancient Egyptian Demonology, was bestowed by The Great Goddess of  Swansea University – Dr Kasia Szpakowska. Portentously, troublesome demons appeared to be present, as Kasia was mightily cursed by ‘IT’ – the demon God of  Tekh-ne-kahl rituals. However, as … Continue reading

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Going Forth by Night: The Mummy in Literature and Film – by John J. Johnston, UCL.

This evening, I entered the lecture theater at Bristol University, and just as his name might suggest – John J Johnson – made an entry to be proud of – all theatrically dressed in very smart black suit – waistcoat, tails, … Continue reading

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Theban Temples – Dr. Aidan Dodson, Bristol University

I had really been looking forward to this lecture:  The Kemet Klub – (for further information contact Alison on: ali.dave@blueyonder.co.uk)  had booked Dr. Aidan Dodson of Bristol University for a day workshop, on the subject of the Theban Temples. Aidan started the … Continue reading

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Sounds Familiar: Kinships and Social Relations in the First Intermediate Period – Leire Olabarria, Oxford

Leire Olabarria – spoke at the Egyptian Society at Bristol University on kinship and social relationship during the First Intermediate Period.  Leira displayed hieroglyphics, symbols and records of relationships during this time in ancient Egypt, from which today’s Egyptologists build their knowledge of the period.  Discussing the … Continue reading

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