tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8459144870036604635..comments2024-03-29T11:52:29.453+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: London Visits pre lockdown – the A-Z on Tutankhamun’s exhibition … part 9 …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49341340752272585502020-11-14T14:31:22.137+00:002020-11-14T14:31:22.137+00:00Delighted Deniz - I was happy to write it up ... t...Delighted Deniz - I was happy to write it up ... taught myself lots while doing it!! All the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7267750220387863922020-11-12T14:49:15.720+00:002020-11-12T14:49:15.720+00:00This is wonderful, Hilary! Thank you for taking us...This is wonderful, Hilary! Thank you for taking us on the journey with you, with so much detail!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52900706462074446572020-10-29T09:41:52.717+00:002020-10-29T09:41:52.717+00:00Hi Erica - thank you ... the Egyptian Ministry of ...Hi Erica - thank you ... the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities has obviously done a magnificent job in promoting Tutankhamun and his treasures over the years ... the main thing to me - is we see an overview of the history/culture of the Egyptians in the 18th Dynasty ... what was expected of their king in his life, and afterlife ... I wonder if this was where the tomb offered us so much complete history - which pulled many of the earlier finds together ... <br /><br />Thanks for coming over - lovely to see you - all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14704822820648804942020-10-29T01:37:12.788+00:002020-10-29T01:37:12.788+00:00Fascinating exhibit, Hilary. We did have a King T...Fascinating exhibit, Hilary. We did have a King Tut exhibition here in Victoria many years ago. Very memorable. Many new terms for me in this post. Example: Faience. A great deal of effort for you to compile the information and photos for this post. Beautiful and enjoyable to read. Thank you!Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16843961637909934962020-10-28T07:42:33.119+00:002020-10-28T07:42:33.119+00:00Thanks Jess - it was an amazing exhibition ... jus...Thanks Jess - it was an amazing exhibition ... just beautiful with such creative workmanship and I loved the learning I gleaned ... lots more to learn about at some stage. Take care - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3397309172162957812020-10-27T22:46:18.586+00:002020-10-27T22:46:18.586+00:00Sounds and looks like a wonderful exhibit. Love th...Sounds and looks like a wonderful exhibit. Love the A-Z format and the info and pictures. I is for Impressed. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32178310928133740642020-10-25T08:54:34.987+00:002020-10-25T08:54:34.987+00:00Thanks Lynda - it's something I know little ab...Thanks Lynda - it's something I know little about - so my eyes have really been opened. The craftsmanship is quite extraordinary ... and yes - how did they make such superb precious items ... we no doubt will continue to wonder ... great to see you here ... take care - Hilary<br />PS - so pleased you like the photos ... I had lots!Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47803227315864225082020-10-24T17:18:58.027+01:002020-10-24T17:18:58.027+01:00I love anything to do with ancient history, and Eg...I love anything to do with ancient history, and Egyptology has long been a favorite. I'm fascinated by the artistry of those craftsmen who created such beautiful jewelry and structures without modern machinery.<br /><br />Thank you for (as always) the abundance of photos!Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22271584488759930122020-10-24T14:56:26.177+01:002020-10-24T14:56:26.177+01:00Hi Ray - good to see you ... it was a fascinating ...Hi Ray - good to see you ... it was a fascinating exhibition - I've just looked for Rameses II at the British Museum - yes it's still there ... and links with Ozymandias - see both in Wikipedia ... <br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozymandias <br /><br />Thanks for the connections and for making me look ... I shall be reading more - that trip with the students has left its mark ... take care - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23441274873014470072020-10-24T12:55:33.057+01:002020-10-24T12:55:33.057+01:00How fascinating! Wish I could've seen it. Many...How fascinating! Wish I could've seen it. Many years ago when I took high school students from Minnesota to the British Museum I wanted to follow up on Shelley's Ozymandias. I wonder if Ramses still resides there?troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15469501578422871672020-10-22T14:22:14.481+01:002020-10-22T14:22:14.481+01:00@ Pam - thanks so much ... I've enjoyed writin...@ Pam - thanks so much ... I've enjoyed writing it up - and talking to friends around here about the exhibition; yes - when we can be let out again will be wonderful ... I'm steeling myself for another 6 months+ ... but I'm happy - have lots to do ... and blogging friends.<br /><br />@ Marja - I so agree - their workmanship is extraordinary ... and they must have always been searching, testing and exploring ways ahead. I've been amazed - now I've written the post and had to think about it. The craftsmanship is just staggering ... inlaid glass, precious stones, ivory and different woods - it was just beautiful ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and your comments - take care - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52217549995523999762020-10-21T20:53:17.517+01:002020-10-21T20:53:17.517+01:00wow very interesting I am especially in awe of the...wow very interesting I am especially in awe of the sophistication of these ancient Egyptians Look at that bracelet and that chair and the golden mask. Unbelievable. Thanks for this alphabet of insight into another worldMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51685446020978924612020-10-21T14:02:39.339+01:002020-10-21T14:02:39.339+01:00L is for lovely post, Hilary. So many fascinating...L is for lovely post, Hilary. So many fascinating topics to follow up on. I can't wait until the pandemic is over and we can all travel again!Pam Lazoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785752308984940005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55347614998453537422020-10-21T06:39:49.339+01:002020-10-21T06:39:49.339+01:00@ Rosey – great to see you here … it was an amazin...@ Rosey – great to see you here … it was an amazing exhibition and I’ve learnt lots writing up the A-Z … only B for basics – but still a good start to appreciating the Egyptian way of life … <br /><br />@ Elizabeth – thank you … glad you enjoyed this … I know it was fascinating to learn that the child king … played as a child would.<br /><br />@ Sandra – thank you … the workmanship of everything was quite extraordinary … for those living over 3,000 years ago – very sophisticated … <br /><br />@ Debbie – thanks … I saw you’d come back via your post … I’ve had a few hiccups here … so will be over shortly. Great to see you and glad you enjoyed the post … <br /><br />@ Pradeep – so pleased to see you here … thank you – it was the easiest way of setting out some of the things that I thought were interesting …<br /><br />Thanks so much for commenting everyone – lovely to see you … take care and stay safe - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46011760502795745982020-10-21T05:08:06.442+01:002020-10-21T05:08:06.442+01:00This is a very good way of compiling it all. Very ...This is a very good way of compiling it all. Very informative. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15436261226800705212020-10-20T17:41:05.299+01:002020-10-20T17:41:05.299+01:00Fascinating history and artifacts! Thanks for shar...Fascinating history and artifacts! Thanks for sharing this, Hilary. Sorry, I haven't been around for a while, but hope to get caught up, soon.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44514933382278459702020-10-20T15:20:04.936+01:002020-10-20T15:20:04.936+01:00That's a pretty elegant bow case isn't it?...That's a pretty elegant bow case isn't it?<br />Take special care.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88383589018258064292020-10-20T11:00:54.718+01:002020-10-20T11:00:54.718+01:00Loved learning more about Tutankhamun and ancient ...Loved learning more about Tutankhamun and ancient Egypt. For some reason, I didn't associate that culture with bows and arrows at all! So cool to read that. Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44997296547904138382020-10-20T10:38:27.958+01:002020-10-20T10:38:27.958+01:00That's awesome that you got to see such a grea...That's awesome that you got to see such a great exhibit this year. A is for the amazing write-up you've done here! B is for you're the best!! I love to read what you write.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51432586162918797392020-10-20T08:57:10.524+01:002020-10-20T08:57:10.524+01:00@ Joanne – it’s published here … but it’s a very s...@ Joanne – it’s published here … but it’s a very simple overview – perhaps it’s the Egyptian period best known to the public … so I’m pleased if this gives a little more knowledge about their lifestyle … I’ve learnt an awful lot … <br /><br />@ Sandra – I just realised I couldn’t really write sensibly about Tutankhamun … these points made it easier to set out and give that overview … so thank you. <br /><br />Re boomerangs – they must have been around … how or why I’ve no idea – and haven’t looked – but see the Wiki page has more information.<br /><br />@ Annalisa – thank you … sadly the exhibition has left London – but once we can travel – I’m sure Egypt would be delighted to see you … with a visit to the Giza museum?!<br /><br />@ Bazza – thank you so much … yes their civilisation was quite extraordinary and I hadn’t realised quite how comprehensive it was … or as you say much more sophisticated that ours today … considering the tools and knowledge they had compared to the things we know today … <br /><br />@ Joylene – it’s funny I’ve never particularly wanted to go to Egypt – though friends of mine have been … which still didn’t entice me. But I really thought I should visit this exhibition … and I’m so pleased I did - I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everything – but more importantly I’ve enjoyed writing up these posts: learnt so much … <br /><br />@ Anabel – thank you … I’m glad you enjoyed it … <br /><br />@ Liz – it was extraordinary … <br /><br />@ Denise – thank you … I couldn’t cover everything, but appreciate you thinking that I seem to have covered the main aspects … hopefully tempting everyone to look further … <br /><br />Appreciate all your comments and thoughts … I’ve enjoyed the whole experience … added to by writing up these posts. Take care and stay safe - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81739028668814872382020-10-20T05:22:42.691+01:002020-10-20T05:22:42.691+01:00A = Amazing Hilary! How succinctly you went about ...A = Amazing Hilary! How succinctly you went about this, breaking it down into easy to follow alphabet letters. Fascinating reading! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53850785293395633902020-10-19T22:21:32.374+01:002020-10-19T22:21:32.374+01:00Sounds like it was quite the exhibition.Sounds like it was quite the exhibition.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59345474453349072722020-10-19T21:43:09.070+01:002020-10-19T21:43:09.070+01:00Clever and interesting!Clever and interesting!Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53122616777394971712020-10-19T20:20:52.448+01:002020-10-19T20:20:52.448+01:00I've always dreamed of going to Egypt, but I t...I've always dreamed of going to Egypt, but I think what I really want is to be part of an Agatha Christie novel where I get to sit next to Hercule Poirot. Your photos are excellent. Thank you for sharing. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26699622607205454622020-10-19T17:26:37.024+01:002020-10-19T17:26:37.024+01:00Really interesting. It seems that their civilisati...<i>Really</i> interesting. It seems that their civilisation lasted much longer than anything since. Although their lifestyle seems to be a million miles from what we have today it appeared to be very sophisticated.<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s cruelly clownish Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.com