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