|
|
30 November 2006 |
|
Robot to penetrate deep inside Cheops pyramid |
Google It! |
Robot to penetrate deep inside Cheops pyramid, AFP via Yahoo! News, USA, November 30, 2006. |
|
|
#2278 posted by Mark Morgan on 30 November 2006, 11:10:56 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Artefacts found in Luxor |
Google It! |
Artefacts found in Luxor, Egypt State Information Service, Egypt, November 30, 2006. |
|
|
#2277 posted by Mark Morgan on 30 November 2006, 6:00:32 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Surviving a visit to the pyramids |
Google It! |
Surviving a visit to the pyramids, Craig Lewis, Milton Keynes News, UK, November 29, 2006. |
|
|
#2276 posted by Mark Morgan on 30 November 2006, 5:55:52 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Antiquities sold to pay for new art bonanza |
Google It! |
Doesn't strike me as a good idea. Antiquities sold to pay for new art bonanza, Elspeth Moncrieff, The Guardian, UK, November 28, 2006. |
|
|
#2275 posted by Mark Morgan on 30 November 2006, 5:43:52 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
29 November 2006 |
|
Italy Lends Antiquities to 2 Museums |
Google It! |
Italy Lends Antiquities to 2 Museums, Randy Kennedy, New York Times, New York, USA, November 29, 2006. In contrast, the Getty museum has no reciprocal loan agreement for returning artefacts and talks have collapsed. Italy Expresses Dismay With Getty’s Stand on Disputed Art, Elisabetto Povoledo, New York Times, New York, USA, November 24, 2006. cf. Getty Museum Ceases Talks With Italy Over Antiquities, Hugh Eakin and Elisabetto Povoledo, New York Times, New York, USA, November 22, 2006. |
|
|
#2274 posted by Mark Morgan on 29 November 2006, 6:38:42 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Top Collector Is Asked to Relinquish Artefacts |
Google It! |
Top Collector Is Asked to Relinquish Artefacts, Elisabetta Povoledo, The New York Times, New York, USA, November 29, 2006. cf. Shelby White on this blog previously here: $200 Million Gift Prompts a Debate Over Antiquities. |
|
|
#2273 posted by Mark Morgan on 29 November 2006, 6:31:45 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Frenchman arrested for trying to sell lock of pharaoh's hair |
Google It! |
Frenchman arrested for trying to sell lock of pharaoh's hair, AFP via Yahoo! News, USA, November 29, 2006. Frenchman tries to sell Ramses II hair, Reuters, UK, November 29, 2006. Man held for 'pharaoh relic' sale, BBC News, UK, November 29, 2006. 'We want full transparency about scandal', Independent Online, South Africa, November 29, 2006. |
|
|
#2272 posted by Mark Morgan on 29 November 2006, 5:47:22 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Current World Archaeology October / November 2006 |
Google It! |
|
The latest issue of Current World Archaeology is out now and contains three article of interest to Egyptophiles.
Current World Archaeology, Think Publishing, London, UK, Volume 2, No. 7, Issue 19, October / November 2006. Subscribe to Current World Archaeology Magazine via Amazon.com. |
|
|
#2271 posted by Mark Morgan on 29 November 2006, 12:17:22 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
King Tut and his radical dad |
Google It! |
King Tut and his radical dad, Alison Lapp, AP via The Morning Call, Pennsylvannia, USA, November 26, 2006. |
|
|
#2270 posted by Mark Morgan on 29 November 2006, 10:43:23 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Cummer expects huge crowds for Egyptian exhibit |
Google It! |
Cummer expects huge crowds for Egyptian exhibit; but it’ll cost, Caroline Gabsewics, Jacksonville’s Financial News and Daily Record, Florida, USA, November 28, 2006. |
|
|
#2269 posted by Mark Morgan on 29 November 2006, 9:16:52 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
28 November 2006 |
|
Radiologists attempt to solve mystery of Tut's demise |
Google It! |
Radiologists attempt to solve mystery of Tut’s demise, EurekAlert, USA, November 27, 2006. cf. Clues in King Tut's CT scan, Ronald Kotulak, Seattle Times, Washington, USA, November 28, 2006. cf. Boy king may have died in riding accident, Ian Sample, The Guardian, UK, November 28, 2006. |
|
|
#2268 posted by Mark Morgan on 28 November 2006, 6:28:12 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
New clues about Cypriot Ptolemaic past |
Google It! |
New clues about Ptolemaic past, Tatiana Yalamova, Cyprus Mail, Cyprus, November 27. 2006. |
|
|
#2267 posted by Mark Morgan on 28 November 2006, 12:32:15 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
German Museums Move Closer to Reunification |
Google It! |
German Museums Move Closer to Reunification, Alan Riding, The New York Times, New York, USA, November 27, 2006. cf. Re-opening of the Bode Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, Bode Museum, Germany, October, 2006. |
|
|
#2266 posted by Mark Morgan on 28 November 2006, 11:39:23 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
27 November 2006 |
|
King Tut's death was a bad break |
Google It! |
King Tut’s death was a bad break, The Sunday Times, UK, November 26, 2006. cf. Fair go, pharaoh: Tut's vizier gets even break, Jonathan Leake, The Australian, Australia, November 27, 2006. cf. King Tut may have died from broken leg, UPI via Monsters & Critics, UK, November 27, 2006. |
|
|
#2265 posted by Mark Morgan on 27 November 2006, 3:11:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
KV63: Otto's Dig Diary Update |
Google It! |
There is a new set of photos on page two also. Otto's Dig Diary, Dr. Otto Schaden, Amenmesse Project, University of Memphis, Tennessee, November 26, 2006. |
|
|
#2264 posted by Mark Morgan on 27 November 2006, 11:03:43 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
24 November 2006 |
|
Immortality in the country of the Pharaoh |
Google It! |
Unsterblichkeit im Land der Pharaonen
|
|
|
#2263 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 6:42:26 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Buried treasure: University-owned mummy kept at St. Louismuseum |
Google It! |
Buried treasure: University-owned mummy kept at St. Louis museum, Andrea Winter, Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, November 15, 2006. |
|
|
#2262 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 6:42:26 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Seven Wonders Of The Internet World |
Google It! |
|
A new list of seven wonders of the world is being created for which you can vote for your favourites. HappyNews.com has created a list of the seven wonders of the internet world starting with e-mail.
Seven Wonders Of The Internet World, Byron Reese, HappyNews.com, USA, November 15, 2006. |
|
|
#2261 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 6:42:25 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Call to save old cinema in Glasgow |
Google It! |
Call to save old cinema, Graeme Murray, The Glasgow Evening Times, Scotland, UK, November 21, 2006. |
|
|
#2260 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 3:58:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Four charged over Greek artefact stash |
Google It! |
Four charged over artefact stash, Kathimerini, Greece, November 23, 2006. cf. Previously: Former Getty curator charged with Greek art theft. |
|
|
#2259 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 3:49:20 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Italy Says Getty Needs to Surrender All Disputed Artefacts |
Google It! |
Italy Says Getty Needs to Surrender All Disputed Artefacts, Farah Nayeri, Bloomberg, New York, USA, November 23, 2006. |
|
|
#2258 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 3:44:41 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Pharaohs in the city of roses |
Google It! |
Pharaohs in the city of roses, Nevine El-Aref, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 821, November 23 - 29, 2006. |
|
|
#2257 posted by Mark Morgan on 24 November 2006, 3:32:41 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
23 November 2006 |
|
BBC Timeline: Egypt |
Google It! |
|
The BBC have update their Egypt timeline page. Timeline: Egypt, BBC News, UK, November 21, 2006. |
|
|
#2256 posted by Mark Morgan on 23 November 2006, 5:54:30 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Duke professor will appear on PBS special |
Google It! |
Duke professor will appear on PBS special, Gregory Phillips, Durham Herald-Sun, North Carolina, USA, November 18, 2006. cf. PBS: NOVA ScienceNow: Papyrus. |
|
|
#2255 posted by Mark Morgan on 23 November 2006, 5:51:01 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Icelandic Volcano Caused Historic Famine In Egypt, Study Shows [UPDATED] |
Google It! |
Icelandic Volcano Caused Historic Famine In Egypt, Study Shows, Science Daily, Maryland, USA, November 22, 2006. cf. NASA link added: Historic Volcanic Eruption Shrunk the Mighty Nile River, NASA, USA, November 21, 2006. |
|
|
#2254 posted by Mark Morgan on 23 November 2006, 4:11:21 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
22 November 2006 |
|
The Trial of Akhenaten |
Google It! |
The Trial of Akhenaten, The Philadelphia City Paper, Pennsylvania, USA, November 21, 2006. |
|
|
#2253 posted by Mark Morgan on 22 November 2006, 4:59:10 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
University of Illinois Veterinary school finds mummified bird |
Google It! |
U of I Veterinary school finds mummified bird, Greg Kline, AP via Illinois Pantagraph, Illinois, USA, November 20, 2006. |
|
|
#2252 posted by Mark Morgan on 22 November 2006, 4:48:40 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
From queen to pharaoh |
Google It! |
From queen to pharaoh, Robert Buckman, Washington Times, District of Columbia, USA, November 21, 2006. |
|
|
#2251 posted by Mark Morgan on 22 November 2006, 3:56:11 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Getty Museum in LA will return 26 ancient artworks to Italy |
Google It! |
Getty Museum in LA will return 26 ancient artworks to Italy, Robert Jablon, AP via The San Jose Mercury News, California, USA, November 21, 2006. |
|
|
#2250 posted by Mark Morgan on 22 November 2006, 12:17:40 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Former Getty curator charged with Greek art theft [UPDATED] |
Google It! |
Former Getty curator charged with Greek art theft, Karolos Grohmann, Reuters, USA, November 21, 2006. Link fixed. |
|
|
#2249 posted by Mark Morgan on 22 November 2006, 12:13:50 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
21 November 2006 |
|
Review: Orphan of the Sun |
Google It! |
, Gill Harvey, Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2006, pp. 320. Read It: Pyramid Power, Catherine Clyde, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, USA, November 14, 2006. |
|
|
#2248 posted by Mark Morgan on 21 November 2006, 10:20:48 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
20 November 2006 |
|
Bowers Museum to Celebrate New North Wing with a Mark Lehner Lecture |
Google It! |
Bowers Museum to Celebrate New North Wing with a Week of Events Culminating in the Grand Opening on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, with Two Stunning Exhibitions — Ansel Adams and Treasures from Shanghai, Bowers Museum, Business Wire, USA, November 16, 2006. |
|
|
#2247 posted by Mark Morgan on 20 November 2006, 6:16:58 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Henri Loyrette: Tenacious cultural renovator |
Google It! |
Tenacious cultural renovator, Miriam Cosic, The Australian, Australia, November 18, 2006. |
|
|
#2246 posted by Mark Morgan on 20 November 2006, 6:12:18 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Travel: Temple worship |
Google It! |
Temple worship, Adrian Turpin, The Times, UK, November 19, 2006. |
|
|
#2245 posted by Mark Morgan on 20 November 2006, 6:08:48 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Hi Mummy I'm home! |
Google It! |
Hi Mummy I'm home!, This is London, UK, November 20, 2006. cf. Channel 4s Codex. |
|
|
#2244 posted by Mark Morgan on 20 November 2006, 5:04:39 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Tutankhamen exhibition yields $60 million |
Google It! |
Tutankhamen exhibition yields $60 million, Egypt State Information Service, Egypt, November, 20, 2006. |
|
|
#2243 posted by Mark Morgan on 20 November 2006, 3:18:29 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Pharaonic cemetery discovered in Luxor |
Google It! |
Not much information in this press release really. What sort of cemetery contains a school? Pharaonic cemetery discovered in Luxor, Egypt State Information Service, Egypt, November 19, 2006. |
|
|
#2242 posted by Mark Morgan on 20 November 2006, 11:50:29 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
17 November 2006 |
|
Riddle of the sands |
Google It! |
The BBC published a book to accompany this series entitled: , Joyce A. Tyldesley, BBC Books, UK, 2005, pp. 240. The four-part mini-series is also available on DVD: , BBC Video, UK, 2005. Riddle of the sands, Tamara Hunter, The West Australian, Australia, November 16, 2006. |
|
|
#2241 posted by Mark Morgan on 17 November 2006, 5:55:04 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: Icons from Sinai |
Google It! |
The book that accompanies the exhibition is available from Amazon: , Edited by Robert S. Nelson and Kristen M. Collins, Getty Trust Publications, USA, 2006, pp. 320. Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: Icons from Sinai, Art Daily, Mexico, November 14, 2006. |
|
|
#2240 posted by Mark Morgan on 17 November 2006, 5:36:24 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Contrasting Field trips |
Google It! |
Contrasting Field trips, Charles Leroux, Chicago Tribune, Illinois, USA, November 15, 2006. |
|
|
#2239 posted by Mark Morgan on 17 November 2006, 5:16:34 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
On this day... |
Google It! |
|
On this day in history: November 17, 1997: Egyptian militants kill tourists at Luxor.
My Egyptology lecturer, Angela Torpey, was leading a tour from my evening class at Warwick University and was on the West bank at the time of the attack. Their Egyptian guides had them hide in the tomb of Sennedjem. See here: What happened at Luxor? 1997: Egyptian militants kill tourists at Luxor, BBC News, UK, November 17, 2006. |
|
|
#2238 posted by Mark Morgan on 17 November 2006, 4:38:44 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
16 November 2006 |
|
The Quest for Immortality |
Google It! |
The Quest for Immortality, Georgina Ruff, Portland State University Vanguard, Oregon, USA, November 14, 2006. |
|
|
#2237 posted by Mark Morgan on 16 November 2006, 5:48:54 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
15 November 2006 |
|
Last chance to see ancient Egyptian maths paper |
Google It! |
Last chance to see ancient Egyptian maths paper, News Wales, UK, November 14, 2006. |
|
|
#2236 posted by Mark Morgan on 15 November 2006, 6:15:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Ptolemy's Alexandrian Postscript |
Google It! |
Ptolemy’s Alexandrian Postscript, Frank L. Holt, Saudi Aramco World, Texas, USA, Volume 57, Number 6, November / December 2006. |
|
|
#2235 posted by Mark Morgan on 15 November 2006, 6:09:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Museum to tell the history of Cairo |
Google It! |
Museum to tell the history of Cairo, Randa Achmawi, ANBA, Brazil, November 15, 2006. |
|
|
#2234 posted by Mark Morgan on 15 November 2006, 5:57:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
14 November 2006 |
|
Penn exhibit explores Tut's revolutionary birthplace |
Google It! |
Penn exhibit explores Tut's revolutionary birthplace, Alison Lapp, AP via PhillyBurbs, Pennsylvania, USA, November 14, 2006. cf. King Tut Exhibit On Display At Univ. Of Penn., Alison Lapp, AP via CBS3 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, November 13, 2006. |
|
|
#2233 posted by Mark Morgan on 14 November 2006, 6:01:13 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
13 November 2006 |
|
An invitation from King Tut to stay awhile |
Google It! |
An invitation from King Tut to stay awhile, Tom Belden, The Philadelphia Enquirer, Pennsylvania, USA, November 12, 2006. |
|
|
#2232 posted by Mark Morgan on 13 November 2006, 6:18:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Egypt Comes Early to University of Pennsylvania |
Google It! |
Includes video footage: Egypt Comes Early to U Penn. Egypt Comes Early to U Penn, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC Action News, Pennsylvania, USA, November 12, 2006. |
|
|
#2231 posted by Mark Morgan on 13 November 2006, 6:08:33 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Field Museum gives extra time for Tut |
Google It! |
Field Museum gives extra time for Tut, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Ohio, USA, November 12, 2006. |
|
|
#2230 posted by Mark Morgan on 13 November 2006, 6:00:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Getty Ex-Curator Says Antiquities Trade 'Corrupt,' Art Smuggled |
Google It! |
Getty Ex-Curator Says Antiquities Trade ‘Corrupt,’ Art Smuggled, Vernon Silver, Bloomberg, New York, USA, November 10, 2006. |
|
|
#2229 posted by Mark Morgan on 13 November 2006, 5:54:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Snap shots: Serabit Al-Khadem |
Google It! |
Snap shots, Mohamed El-Hebeishy, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 819, November 09 - 15, 2006. |
|
|
#2228 posted by Mark Morgan on 13 November 2006, 5:33:13 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
10 November 2006 |
|
Art of the Ancients Exhibition |
Google It! |
Art of the Ancients, Miriam Cosic, The Australian, Australia, November 11, 2006. Journey to the Afterlife: Egyptian Antiquities from the Louvre
|
|
|
#2227 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 6:04:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Allard Pierson Museum: Objects for Eternity |
Google It! |
The exhibition catalogue is entitled edited by Carol A.R. Andrews and Jacobus van Dijk, 2006, pp. 278. If the preceeding book link didn't work, please click the the picture. Allard Pierson Museum: Objects for Eternity, Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 17, 2006 |
|
|
#2226 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 5:48:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Molly walks like an Egyptian |
Google It! |
Molly walks like an Egyptian, Mike Colman, The Courier-Mail Australia, November 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2225 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 5:36:23 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Sun shines on Egypt exhibit |
Google It! |
Sun shines on Egypt exhibit, Robert Strauss, Philadelphia Daily News, Pennsylvania, USA, November 10, 2006. |
|
|
#2224 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 5:23:33 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
King Tut comes back |
Google It! |
King Tut comes back, Terry Conway, Delco Times, Pennsylvania, USA, November 10, 2006. |
|
|
#2223 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 5:10:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
State spending $1M to tout Tut |
Google It! |
State spending $1M to tout Tut, Philadelphia Business Journal, Pennsylvania, USA, November 06, 2006. |
|
|
#2222 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 5:03:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Backing a Winner: Governor Edward G. Rendell Visits 'Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs' at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia |
Google It! |
Backing a Winner: Governor Edward G. Rendell Visits “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Business Wire, USA, November 09, 2006. |
|
|
#2221 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 5:00:17 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Minerva Magazine November / December 2006 |
Google It! |
|
The new issue of Minerva magazine is available now. It contains an article that may be of interest to Egyptophiles as follows.
Minerva Magazine, London, UK, Volume 17, Number 6, November / December 2006. Subscribe to Minerva Magazine via Amazon.com. |
|
|
#2220 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 3:47:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Carved in Stone |
Google It! |
Culture 101: Carved in Stone, Sherif Awad and Manal el-Jesri, Egypt Today, Egypt, Volume 27, Issue 11, November 2006. |
|
|
#2219 posted by Mark Morgan on 10 November 2006, 9:33:43 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
09 November 2006 |
|
Antiquity News from Egypt November 2006 |
Google It! |
|
The monthly round-up of antiquity and travel news from TravelVideo.TV.
Antiquity News from Egypt November 2006, TravelVideo.TV, Ontario, Canada, November 08, 2006. Travel News From Egypt November 2006
Antiquity News from Egypt November 2006, TravelVideo.TV, Ontario, Canada, November 08, 2006. |
|
|
#2218 posted by Mark Morgan on 09 November 2006, 6:22:03 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Wolfsie: Pyramid scheme (satire) |
Google It! |
Wolfsie: Pyramid scheme, Dick Wolfsie, Rushville Republican, Indiana, USA, November 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2217 posted by Mark Morgan on 09 November 2006, 6:14:13 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Tickets on Sale Today for 'Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs,' Opening at The Franklin Institute in February 2007 |
Google It! |
Tickets on Sale Today for 'Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs,' Opening at The Franklin Institute in February 2007, PRNewswire via Yahoo! Finance, USA, November 08, 2006. Huge Crowds Expected for King Tut Show at Franklin Institute
Huge Crowds Expected for King Tut Show at Franklin Institute, Karin Phillips, KYW Newsradio 1060 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, November 08, 2006. cf. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs official website. |
|
|
#2216 posted by Mark Morgan on 09 November 2006, 6:13:03 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
08 November 2006 |
|
'Tutankhamen' started museums on quest for blockbuster |
Google It! |
'Tutankhamen' started museums on quest for blockbuster, D.K. Row, The Oregonian, Oregon, USA, November 05, 2006. |
|
|
#2215 posted by Mark Morgan on 08 November 2006, 6:26:53 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Photography from late 19th century is treasure in itself |
Google It! |
Photography from late 19th century is treasure in itself, Brian Libby, The Oregonian, Oregon, USA, November 05, 2006. |
|
|
#2214 posted by Mark Morgan on 08 November 2006, 6:25:43 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Ancient Pyramids of Bosnia? Many Are Believers |
Google It! |
Ancient Pyramids of Bosnia? Many Are Believers, Nick Watt, ABC News, California, USA, October 29, 2006. |
|
|
#2213 posted by Mark Morgan on 08 November 2006, 3:50:13 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
07 November 2006 |
|
'King Tut' coming to Bahrain |
Google It! |
'King Tut' coming to Bahrain, Gulf Daily News, Bahrain, Vol. XXIX, No. 232, November 07, 2006.... cf. Previously: 'King Tut' set for Bahrain. |
|
|
#2212 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 6:23:10 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Mounting exhibit proves as monumental as treasures |
Google It! |
Mounting exhibit proves as monumental as treasures, Brian Libby, The Oregonian, Oregon, USA, November 05, 2006. Immortal life is a timeless, tantalizing theme
Immortal life is a timeless, tantalizing theme, D.K. Row, The Oregonian, Oregon, USA, November 05, 2006. Can't-miss treasures
Can't-miss treasures, The Oregonian, Oregon, USA, November 05, 2006. |
|
|
#2211 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 6:16:10 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
The art of immortality 'Immortality' |
Google It! |
The art of immortality 'Immortality', Ron Cowan, The Salem Statesman Journal, Oregon, USA, November 05, 2006. |
|
|
#2210 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 6:10:20 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Exhibit shows 'greatest hits' of EGYPT |
Google It! |
Exhibit shows 'greatest hits' of EGYPT, Brett Oppergaard, The Columbian, Columbia, USA, November 03, 2006. |
|
|
#2209 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 6:06:50 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Curator discusses the back story of the exhibition and the lingering appeal of Egyptian art |
Google It! |
Curator discusses the back story of the exhibition and the lingering appeal of Egyptian art, Rachel Neugarten, The Oregonian, Oregon , USA, November 05, 2006. Lectures by Egyptologists expand exhibit's reach
Lectures by Egyptologists expand exhibit's reach, The Oregonian, Oregon , USA, November 05, 2006. |
|
|
#2208 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 6:03:20 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Global warming said threat to world heritage |
Google It! |
Global warming said threat to world heritage, Reuters via Yahoo! News, USA, November 07, 2006, via PhDiva. |
|
|
#2207 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 5:22:30 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Reconstructing the mummy of Annie |
Google It! |
Also includes video footage here: Reconstructing Annie, and twenty-seven images of the CT scan are available here: CT Scan of Annie the Mummy. Reconstructing Annie, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, October 26, 2006. |
|
|
#2206 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 4:01:50 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Action News: Tale of Two Cities |
Google It! |
Also includes video footage. Tale of Two Cities, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, November 03, 2006. |
|
|
#2205 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 3:37:20 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Action News: Day Three in Egypt |
Google It! |
Blog: Day Three in Egypt, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, November 03, 2006. |
|
|
#2204 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 10:21:00 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Action News: Inside King Tut's Tomb |
Google It! |
Also includes video footage. Inside King Tut's Tomb, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, November 02, 2006. |
|
|
#2203 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 10:19:50 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Action News: Day One in Egypt |
Google It! |
Blog: Day One in Egypt, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, November 01, 2006. |
|
|
#2202 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 10:00:01 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Action News Arrives in Egypt |
Google It! |
Action News Arrives in Egypt, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, October 30, 2006. A Safe Arrival in Luxor
A Safe Arrival in Luxor, John Morris, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, October 31, 2006. |
|
|
#2201 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 9:50:47 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Action News Goes to Egypt |
Google It! |
Also includes video footage. Action News Goes to Egypt, Erin O'Hearn, 6 ABC News, Pennsylvania, USA, October 27, 2006. |
|
|
#2200 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 9:43:41 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Egyptians were Black, not white |
Google It! |
I'm not personally a fan of this line of thought but I've posted it for completeness. Egyptians were Black, not white, Conrad W. Worrill, The Philadelphia Tribune, Pennsylvania, USA, November 03, 2006. |
|
|
#2199 posted by Mark Morgan on 07 November 2006, 9:14:30 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
06 November 2006 |
|
Yay! Finally fixed my phone |
Google It! |
|
A month of so ago I had this really clever idea that I'd update the firmware on my Sony Ericsson K750i mobile phone to try and resolve the joystick problems and the poor picture quality in low light conditions — both of which the upgrade should fix I believe. Anyway, off I popped to the Sony Ericsson website and downloaded the Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) software and followed the instructions. All seemed to go well. Until, that is, I tried to use the camera. Doh! I was presented with this error message.
Attempts to re-flash the firmware were met with the message saying that the software was "up to date" but I could continue anyway. I did. It made no difference... Searching Google produced lots of pages complaining about the same error (click the link above). Finally I found one that suggested an answer (I'm buggered if I can remember which site it was or find it again though!). So I'm going to document it here. Firstly back up your contacts either to the SIM or synchronise them with Outlook etc. and back up the pictures in the phone memory using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. Secondly, Under Settings, General, select Master Reset. You will receive warnings about losing contacts and pictures etc. Thirdly(?), Run the Sony Ericsson Update Service again. It will claim the software is up to date but continue anyway. This time it will work. Finally, restore your contacts and any pictures you require and you should be up and running again. |
|
|
#2198 posted by Mark Morgan on 06 November 2006, 4:08:11 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
03 November 2006 |
|
Documents Contain 4,000 Years Of History |
Google It! |
Also contains a video clip. Documents Contain 4,000 Years Of History, Wayne Freedman, ABC 7 News, USA, November 01, 2006. cf. The Centre for the Tebtunis papyri. cf. On this blog previously: Egyptian scrolls finally head for Californian home. |
|
|
#2197 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 5:56:48 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Discovery launches King Tut craze |
Google It! |
Discovery launches King Tut craze, Anna Hampton, The Daily Lobo, ???, USA, November 03, 2006. |
|
|
#2196 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 5:46:19 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Party Hearty with Hatshepsut |
Google It! |
Party Hearty with Hatshepsut, Cal Lanier, Football Fans for Truth, USA, October 31, 2006, via ArchaeoBlog. cf. Earlier on this blog: Sex and booze figured in Egyptian rites. |
|
|
#2195 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 5:42:48 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Institute boosts Egypt program |
Google It! |
Institute boosts Egypt program, Kanya Balakrishna, Yale Daily News, Connecticut, USA, November 01, 2006. |
|
|
#2194 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 5:11:20 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
History from on high |
Google It! |
History from on high, The Guardian, UK, November 02, 2006. |
|
|
#2193 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 4:46:49 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Dig Days: Egyptian Museums |
Google It! |
Dig Days: Egyptian Museums, Zahi Hawass, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 818, November 01 - 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2192 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 4:43:18 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Polish activities upstream |
Google It! |
Polish activities upstream, Jill Kamil, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 818, November 01 - 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2191 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 10:28:49 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
All eyes on Nubia |
Google It! |
All eyes on Nubia, Jill Kamil, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 818, November 01 - 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2190 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 10:22:59 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Ibsen in Egypt |
Google It! |
Ibsen in Egypt, Nevine El-Aref, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 818, November 01 - 07, 2006. A peak on the plateau
Ibsen in Egypt, Amal Choucri Catta, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 818, November 01 - 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2189 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 10:21:49 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
A new bite for archaeologists |
Google It! |
A new bite for archaeologists, Nevine El-Aref, Al-Ahram, Egypt, Issue No. 818, November 01 - 07, 2006. |
|
|
#2188 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 10:17:09 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Museum experts face the axe [Updated] |
Google It! |
Fixed link. Museum experts face the axe, Watton & Swaffham Times, UK, November 01, 2006. |
|
|
#2187 posted by Mark Morgan on 03 November 2006, 9:57:19 AM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
02 November 2006 |
|
Egyptian scrolls finally head for Californian home |
Google It! |
Egyptian scrolls finally head for Cal home, Rick DelVecchio, San Francisco Chronicle, California, USA, November 02, 2006. cf. Egyptian papyri arrive on campus, Kathleen Maclay, UC Berkeley News, UC Berkeley, California, USA, November 01, 2006. cf. Documents Contain 4,000 Years Of History, Wayne Freedman, ABC San Francisco News, California, USA, November 01, 2006. |
|
|
#2186 posted by Mark Morgan on 02 November 2006, 5:30:30 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Tourism damaging Egyptian heritage |
Google It! |
Tourism damaging Egyptian heritage, Reuters via The Scotsman, Scotland, UK, November 01, 2006. Tourism damaging Egyptian heritage, Reuters via AlArab Online, UK, November 02, 2006. |
|
|
#2185 posted by Mark Morgan on 02 November 2006, 3:25:29 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
|
01 November 2006 |
|
Miroslav Verner, Egyptologist and Professor at Charles University |
Google It! |
|
Interview with Miroslav Verner.
Miroslav Verner, Egyptologist and Professor at Charles University, Prague Daily Monitor, Czech Republic, August 18, 2006. |
|
|
#2184 posted by Mark Morgan on 01 November 2006, 6:30:49 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Japanese team succeeds in removing Egyptian mural for conservation |
Google It! |
Japanese team succeeds in removing Egyptian mural for conservation, Kyodo News via Yahoo! Asia News, October 27, 2006. |
|
|
#2183 posted by Mark Morgan on 01 November 2006, 6:09:49 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
|
Ancient Site the Tomb Robbers in Egypt Stumbled Upon |
Google It! |
Ancient Site the Tomb Robbers in Egypt Stumbled Upon, Hazel Heyer, TravelVideo.TV, Ontario, Canada, October 31, 2006. TOMB RAIDERS FIND PHARAOHS’ DENTISTS
TOMB RAIDERS FIND PHARAOHS’ DENTISTS, The Voice, UK, November 01, 2006. |
|
|
#2182 posted by Mark Morgan on 01 November 2006, 5:43:59 PM |
comment [] trackback [] |
|
|
|
















