Pocket Guide to Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Author: Richard Parkinson Learn how to read and write like an ancient Egyptian! Simply follow the instructions and pictures in this book and you could soon impress your friends by reading out the names and titles on a real Egyptian monument, or writing your own name or a secret message in hieroglyphs. Spot the names […]
Valley of the Kings
Author: John Romer A vividly written book… authoritative, informative and entertaining throughout THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT A book that is bound to become a classic of Egyptology. One of the best serious books on archaeology to appear in many years.’ LOS ANGELES HERALD EXAMINER Views: 5
Ancient Egyptian Magic
Author: Bob Brier Ancient Egyptian Magic is the first authoritative modern work on the occult practices that pervaded all aspects of life in ancient Egypt. Based on fascinating archaeological discoveries, it includes everything from how to write your name in hieroglyphs to the proper way to bury a king, as well as These subjects and […]
Egypt
Authors: Various Over 1,000 full colour photographs Cutaways and floorplans of major sights Easy-to-use maps and plans Over 200 hotels and restaurants Advice on exploring the pyramids and ancient tombs Boat tours on the nile and diving in the red sea Views: 3
Egyptian Hieroglyphs for Complete Beginners
Author: Bill Manley A brand-new and groundbreaking approach to reading hieroglyphs by a proven expert and teacher A Step-by-step introduction to Egyptian hieroglyphs. Assumes no knowledge of grammar or ancient languages. Real texts used – unedited and without any simplification. A ‘What You Need To Know’ scheme takes you through the inscriptions, starting with simple […]
Exploring the World of the Pharaohs
Author: Christine Hobson EXPLORING THE WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS is a complete guide to ancient Egypt. Fully illustrated with stunning photographs, maps and diagrams, it provides the modern traveller, student or enthusiast with all the information necessary to appreciate this giant among early civilizations. Contents include: Survey of the land of Egypt and its history […]
The Little Book of Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Authors: Lesley and Roy Adkins Discover the secrets of the hieroglyphs with this first genuinely accessible guide to one of the world’s oldest writing systems. Here is everything you need to know to: This irresistible little book also includes the story of how hieroglyphs were originally deciphered as well as an essential time chart of […]
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
Editor: Ian Shaw The only single-volume history to cover 700,000 years of life and death in ancient Egypt. Written by a team of pioneering archaeologists and acknowledged experts working at the cutting edge of Egyptology. Illustrated with over 150 beautiful illustrations that bring this fascinating age to life. Views: 4
The Egyptians
Author: Cyril Aldrin Ancient Egypt may have been, in the words of a famous epigram, ‘the gift of the Nile’, but the character of Egyptian civilization owed much to her god incarnate, the pharaoh. It is these twin themes – the overwhelming importance of the annual inundation of the Nile and the rise and fall […]
Sofia Aziz and the Brain
Attitudes to the Brain in Ancient Egypt Ms Sofia Aziz 7th June 2025 “All that is solid melts into air” At this lecture, at the Cooper Gallery, Ms Sofia Aziz shared her recent research with a very appreciative audience. Ms Aziz explained that she wanted to explore why the ancient Egyptians (AE) discarded the brain […]