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 >
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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 >
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 >
EGYPT IN READING: Rachel Mairs on Tourism (Audio)
In this audio, Professor Rachel Mairs discusses tourism to Egypt to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Part 1: Key features of tourism to Egypt Professor Rachel Mairs discusses the…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Rachel Mairs on Dragomans (Audio)
In this audio, Professor Rachel Mairs discusses Egyptian dragomans to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Part 1: Defining dragomans Professor Rachel Mairs discusses the role of the dragoman. Part…Read More >
TIMELINE: Annie Dunman Hunt Ure (1893-1976) – Part 1
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) We have been researching Annie Ure’s life and career over the past few months. Earlier this summer, our UROP student Ruth Lloyd created…Read More >