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An interesting article here that claims that King Tut was genetically related to Europeans rather than todays Egyptians, so should we be putting in a counter claim similar to those of American native Indians and other groups demanding the return of their ancestors?
I wonder what Zahi would make of that as he struts the world demanding that everything is returned to Egypt!
"of course you can have this tatty old papyrus back Mr Hawass, can we have our ancestor?"
I know that some time in the past I have mentioned on here or L4U that I disposed of all my roll film and darkroom equipment over ten years ago. One item was my Slik 88 tripod, a decision that I...
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Too many times to remember Grandad, although I do try to buy a bit more upmarket if I can afford it. I do have a couple of cheap tripods that I still find very useful as they are not so heavy to...
This guy was in my next door neighbours yard. My neighbor 2 houses over is finally having to fence her backyard as the deer are just too plentiful and are getting pushed and pressed daily as building...
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My back yard looked the same when I started too. I had it terraced with walk ways so my yard isn't too back now but it has taken 2 years to get it decent (and then I'm moving too). The deer are...
Ancient Egyptian coffin lid belonging to unidentified Sixteenth Dynasty nobleman will be returned to Egypt from Israel following year of negotiations
Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday 29 Aug 2012
After...
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In fact, Dayan looted Serabit el Khadem in 1956 and in 1969. In the earlier one (actually three visits) he made off with: an inscribed stele, a large obelisk and a few more pieces. The stele, damaged...
Petitions calling for return to military rule hits 100, says justice spokesperson.
Ahmed Roshdi Salam, a Justice Ministry spokesperson, said he had received more than 100 petitions calling for...
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My problem with the giving of aid, and I realize this is going to sound really hard - but - it makes no sense to give when you can't afford it. You give when you have a surplus but not when you're...