2+ week, 6+ day ago   (295+ words) Textiles have long remained in the shadow of more conspicuous archaeological finds such as monumental sculpture, decorated coffins, and jewellery. Yet these often-overlooked artefacts offer vital insights into technology, economics, religion, dress, and daily life. Weaving for Eternity is therefore…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (191+ words) • At Ihnasya (ancient Herakleopolis Magna), an Egyptian team has uncovered the remains of a Roman basilica and a large marble head of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, along with terracotta coin moulds and an inscription of Senusret III (Twelfth Dynasty) – indicating…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (157+ words) Win a copy of Weaving for Eternity: ancient Egyptian textiles – significant museum collections in the north of England edited by Rosalie David and Angela Thomas The Past website Win a copy of Weaving for Eternity: ancient Egyptian textiles – significant museum…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (392+ words) The GEM is huge – it claims to be the world’s largest museum dedicated to a particular civilisation. Tour groups are herded through on a whistle-stop tour lasting two hours, but that can only scratch the surface. I spent three full…...