Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wednesday Weekly # 3

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly, your weekly dose of links to Egyptology news, articles, blogs, events and more.


EGYPT EXPLORATION SOCIETY


Recruitment information:


JEA Editor-in-Chief - expressions of interest sought


The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology has been the flagship publication of the Egypt Exploration Society since its inauguration in 1914. As the Journal approaches its 100th issue The Trustees are seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief to ensure it remains at the forefront of publishing in Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology whilst meeting the challenges posed by open-access and the transition to a mixed print and digital environment.


more info:

http://www.ees.ac.uk/news/index/238.html

EES Publications Manager: Recruitment information


The UK’s leading Egyptological organisation, the Egypt Exploration Society, is looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Publications Manager to play a pivotal role within the team.


You will be an integral member of the London office staff, managing the Society’s print and online publications, editing and typesetting content and ensuring publication on schedule and within budget, and working with the Director to steer their future direction. You will work closely with authors and editors to ensure that content is produced to a high quality and in a timely manner.


more info:

http://www.ees.ac.uk/news/index/236.html

ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM


New addition to the ROM's blog by Robert Mason: 


Weapon Wednesday: a Romano-Egyptian sword hilt

http://www.rom.on.ca/en/blog/weapon-wednesday-a-romano-egyptian-sword-hilt

HAIR AND DEATH IN ANCIENT EGYPT

by María Rosa Valdesogo Martín


The Mourning Ritual in the Opening of the Mouth Ceremony

http://hairanddeathinancientegypt.wordpress.com/2013/09/26/the-mourning-ritual-in-the-opening-of-the-mouth-ceremony/

Professional Mourners in Ancient Egypt

http://hairanddeathinancientegypt.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/professional-mourners-in-ancient-egypt/

SOUTH ASASIF CONSERVATION PROJECT BLOG


Latest addition to the blog: End of 2013 Season

http://southasasif.wordpress.com/2013/09/26/end-of-2013-season/

SOMERSET & DORSET FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY


Three lectures about Tutankhamun by Dr Patricia Spencer on October 5th at the SDFHS Sherborne Research Centre, Sherborne, England.


Fore more info:

http://www.sdfhs.org/about-us/sdfhs-events/

EGYPTIANS


New blogposts by Timothy Reid


Who's Collection?

http://tim-theegyptians.blogspot.nl/2013/09/whos-collection.html

Congratulations to the Cairo Museum's Restorers!

http://tim-theegyptians.blogspot.nl/2013/09/congratulations-to-cairo-museums.html

PORTSMOUTH NEWS


Mummy makes the journey from Pyramids to Portsmouth

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/mummy-makes-the-journey-from-pyramids-to-portsmouth-1-5514550

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PATHS


Zahi Hawass about safety in Egypt - YouTube

http://youtu.be/dHabvmmKXQU

LUXOR TIMES


New additions to the blog:


The Egyptian Museum displays the restored artefacts

http://luxortimesmagazine.blogspot.nl/2013/09/the-egyptian-museum-displays-restored_30.html

Finally, the decision is here. King Tut Ankh Amon's replica will be placed in Luxor

http://luxortimesmagazine.blogspot.com.es/2013/10/finally-decision-is-here-king-tut-ankh.html

EGYPT CENTRE, SWANSEA

New post by Carolyn Graves-Brown


Black History Month and Nubian archers

http://egyptcentre.blogspot.nl/2013/10/black-history-month-and-nubian-archers.html

THE SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES

Events in October:
http://www.thessea.org/news.php#245

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