Ancient | The HERstory Project

Sep 89 min read

Museum Spotlight: Egypt

Introducing two heavyweights in the museum world: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Jun 2314 min read

A Female Odyssey: Women Translating the Homeric Epics

If The Iliad was written down in the late eighth or early seventh century BCE, then why did the first translation by a woman take so long?

Nov 21, 202315 min read

“Red hair is my lifelong sorrow”: Reflections on the literary and historical trope of redheads

There is pattern across centuries of troubled or troubling women sharing a common feature of red hair.

Aug 27, 20237 min read

New Kingdom Makeup, Beauty, and Appearance; Ancient Egyptian Style and its' Modern Day Influence

Thick winged eyeliner and striking colours of blue and gold are utilised in many modern portrayals of ancient Egyptians

Jul 23, 20237 min read

Unveiling Her Legacy: Unmasking the Misgendering of Female Remains in Archaeology

A look at how the role and power of women is being lost through the misgendering of remains by antiquarians.