Macquarie University History and Archaeology
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The Department of History and Archaeology in the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University, Sydney Australia.
Dharug country, Australia.
Joined May 2021
Were they emulating the practices of the king, or was it something else entirely?.
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Did ancient Egyptians practice polygamy? A new study from Macquarie's Kim McCorquodale conclusively shows that high officials in the First Intermediate Period and the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1750 BCE) did. #Egypt #Egyptology.
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This paper examines potential instances of polygamy amongst the high officials during the Middle Kingdom Period, by examining evidence from their tombs. Iconographic and inscriptional material offers...
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The recent looting of the Sudan National Museum is a sad event for Sudanese and world heritage. Macquarie archaeologists interviewed the director of musuems in Sudan, Ikhlas Abdel Latief to learn more. #archaeology #Sudan #museums.
theconversation.com
The war in Sudan has seen the looting of the country’s museums. Heritage boss Ikhlas Abdel Latief speaks about the losses.
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"Hear Julien Cooper's comments on the looting of the Sudan National Museum, ABC National Radio @cooper_julien #archaeology #Sudan".
abc.net.au
Satellite images taken last year show a large-scale heist at the National Museum of Sudan - with truckloads of artefacts leaving the museum, heading for the south Sudan border.
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We're looking for a permanent part-time Collections and Database Officer (Assistant Registrar) for our @MacquarieMuseum - come and work with us in @mq_dha!
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RT @hannah_vogel8: So honoured that I was asked to provide an expert comment on this news piece, alongside my PhD supervisors @RKP_Industri….
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Researchers have uncovered what look like surgery marks on an ancient Egyptian skull with remains of a tumour-like growth, suggesting ancient Egyptians not only got cancer, they may also have tried...
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RT @hannah_vogel8: Our edited volume "Disability in Ancient Egypt and Egyptology: All Our Yesterdays" is on Routledge's website & available….
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This book explores disability across time and space—from ‘ancient Egypt’ as a culture to Egyptology as a contemporary field—to go beyond simply identifying disability, encouraging readers to though...
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RT @res_australes: May 9 Canberra (NMA, 6pm) Spotlight conversations: Let’s talk about ethics: Coming to terms with the past & collecting f….
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Let’s talk about ethics: coming to terms with the past and collecting for the future
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RT @RKP_Industries: Career Goal: Work with @Constababble: Achieved! ✅🤓🤩. Come and join Lee, @hannah_vogel8 and me for Night Owls from 6-9pm….
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Join our experts @hannah_vogel8 & @RKP_Industries from 6-9pm on 5th April at @austmus ‘Night Owls’, an autism & sensory-friendly event for adults. A great way to explore the AM in a relaxed & supportive atmosphere. And it’s FREE! 💸 Register via link 👇🔗.
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Dress up and visit the Australian Museum after hours in a controlled sensory, relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
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RT @keithrathbone: Latest @newbooksnetwork and @newbookssports interview with @nataliapetrzela about her latest book Fit Nation: The Gains….
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RT @res_australes: Jan 17 Sydney @austmus (7.30am) Breakfast Behind the Scenes: Professor Ronika Power @RKP_Industries, Lessons from the De….
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Discover our exciting offer of permanent and special exhibitions to visit at the Australian Museum, as well as upcoming events including talks, workshops and First Nations cultural programs.
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RT @keithrathbone: Last but not least @newbooksnetwork and @newbookssports interview for the year. This was a real pleasure because I was s….
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RT @keithrathbone: Another @ConversationEDU piece of my writing before the end of the year on the #Olympics, #Russia, and the politics of b….
theconversation.com
The International Olympic Committee has ruled politically-neutral individual athletes are eligible, but some nations aren’t happy about it.
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Congratulations on a bumper year Michelle!.
My last bit of writing for the year, marking the 50th anniversary of the release of Alvin Purple:
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RT @maarc_research: Very happy to announce dates for the 4th Annual Mediterranean Archaeology Australian Research Community (MAARC) Confere….
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RT @DrRachelYC: Nice way to end the teaching year. (And thanks too to all the engaged students who were prepared to go on the weird and won….
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