Comments on: Egyptologists (Thursday Thirteen Edition #50)

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:24:06 +0000

Lynne & Diana, thank you both for stopping by. I do appreciate it.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:04:15 +0000

Very impressive list! Happy T13!

By: Missy

Missy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:05:14 +0000

Rian, you can say I’m happily obsessed with no repercussions. However, Egyptology is only one of my obsessions.

Jayedee, I would never call you ignorant! If you take away only a small portion of what you’ve read here, then you’ve proven yourself to be open minded and intelligent.

Hey Teach! I think mummies and such play to a child’s imagination. My collection of Egypt books is ever growing. Might I recommend The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne. It is a Landmark book for grades 6 and up. Easy for kids to read and not so simplistic that adults can’t enjoy it.

Michelle, there are many other women Egyptologists, Mary Brodrick and Margaret Murray to name only two. Maybe I’ll dedicate a TT to women Egyptologists in the future.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:58:50 +0000

Egyptology has so much history and such a long future.

By: Missy

Missy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:52:05 +0000

B.M., please notice that I did not rank these wonderful scholars as the best or worst in their field. There are too many outstanding Egyptologists, both living and dead, to include them all in a list limited to 13. I did not mean to slight anyone. In truth, because there are so many, it will be easy to use the subject for a future TT.

By: Missy

Missy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:48:59 +0000

pussreboots, I’m flattered you think my TT is worth returning to. Thanks!

Claudia, isn’t it great to fill in the gaps of knowledge.

Michelle B., the more I learn about ancient Egypt the intrigued I became about the people that compiled the information. My education is still sorely lacking in this area.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:49:09 +0000

I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that there’s only one woman on the list–’glad to see there IS one!
Happy TT, and thanks for the visit.

By: elementaryhistoryteacher

elementaryhistoryteacher — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:24:29 +0000

Great list! My books regarding Egypt have to be replaced often….it’s a popular topic with my students even though we are studying American History.

By: jayedee

jayedee — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:05:18 +0000

what a great list! thank you for putting it together and reminding me how ignorant i really am! lol
happy t13

By: Rian Fike

Rian Fike — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:57:41 +0000

I sense a very happily obsessed person on the other side of the screen. It fills me with joy seeing you enjoy your field so thoroughly. Congrats, and thanks.