In this audio, Dr Dina Rezk gives a brief overview of Egyptian history from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Dina Rezk_Modern history…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Dina Rezk on the Aswan Dam (Audio)
In this audio, Dr Dina Rezk discusses the construction of the Aswan High Dam to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Part 1: The Aswan High Dam – Economic and…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Dina Rezk on Colonial Legacies (Audio)
In this audio, Dr Dina Rezk discusses the legacy of colonial archaeology in modern Egypt to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Dina Rezk_Colonial Legacies Transcript See items relating to…Read More >
Allen Seaby, Leon of Massalia, Chapter 27: Epilogue
The victor stood before the throng A wreath upon his brow Pindar Demetrios and Eugenia put up at Leon’s inn, much to Thalia’s delight. She had wormed out of Doula…Read More >
Saleh Abd El Nebi: A Portrait
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) As ra’is (foreman) on site, Saleh Abd El Nebi was an important figure. He would have been responsible for organising a large number…Read More >
Allen Seaby, Leon of Massalia, Chapter 26: The rescue
Against the bulwarks The ship-men standing, wait, Strong sturdy forms with vests of white Aeschylus, The Suppliants 719-720 Leon stood in the bows of the galley. He was explaining matters…Read More >
Γράμματα από την Βαλελμίνι και τον Παναγιώτη Σαλωνίτη
Άλκηστις Φώτη (Εθελόντρια στο Μουσείο Ure) Έχοντας την ευκαιρία να δουλεύω με πηγές στο Μουσείο Ure, ήρθα σε επαφή με γράμματα από την περίοδο του Εμφύλιου πολέμου στην Ελλάδα (1943-1949)….Read More >
Letters from Vilelmini and Panagiotis Salonitis
By Alkistis Foti (Ure Museum volunteer) Something very interesting about working with the archives is that I had the chance to read and catalogue letters written during the Greek Civil…Read More >
TIMELINE: Annie Dunman Hunt Ure (1893-1976) Part 2
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) We have been researching Annie Ure’s life and career over the past few months. Earlier last summer, our UROP student Ruth Lloyd created…Read More >
“Hidden Women in the Archive” Digital Exhibition
This exhibition is a complement to the 'Collectors, Curators and Cataloguers' workshop held on 12th June 2019. It highlights the histories of ten women who contributed to the Ure Museum...Read More >
