Carl Graves
@cgraves88.bsky.social
Egyptologist and charity CEO. Director of the Egypt Exploration Society. Views are my own.
Imagine still getting excited to receive mail from @theees.bsky.social even though you work there! 🤩
Loving the bookmark and the cover image 😍
Loving the bookmark and the cover image 😍
November 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Imagine still getting excited to receive mail from @theees.bsky.social even though you work there! 🤩
Loving the bookmark and the cover image 😍
Loving the bookmark and the cover image 😍
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Join our host Charlotte Jordan and 2 special guests on November's episode of #AwayWithThePharaohs!
We were delighted to be joined by Campbell Price to discuss Egyptian royal statues, including our own replica of the unfinished head of Nefertiti seen below.
🎧 rss.com/podcasts/awa...
We were delighted to be joined by Campbell Price to discuss Egyptian royal statues, including our own replica of the unfinished head of Nefertiti seen below.
🎧 rss.com/podcasts/awa...
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join our host Charlotte Jordan and 2 special guests on November's episode of #AwayWithThePharaohs!
We were delighted to be joined by Campbell Price to discuss Egyptian royal statues, including our own replica of the unfinished head of Nefertiti seen below.
🎧 rss.com/podcasts/awa...
We were delighted to be joined by Campbell Price to discuss Egyptian royal statues, including our own replica of the unfinished head of Nefertiti seen below.
🎧 rss.com/podcasts/awa...
Now @theees.bsky.social is sat alongside our BIRI colleagues from @bsrome.bsky.social at #HistDay25 @ihr.bsky.social @senatehouselib.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Now @theees.bsky.social is sat alongside our BIRI colleagues from @bsrome.bsky.social at #HistDay25 @ihr.bsky.social @senatehouselib.bsky.social
All set now with @edwardscrivens.bsky.social and ready to show off @theees.bsky.social collections at #HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social today.
November 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
All set now with @edwardscrivens.bsky.social and ready to show off @theees.bsky.social collections at #HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social today.
Come visit @edwardscrivens.bsky.social and I @senatehouselib.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social #HistoryDay to find out about @theees.bsky.social and the queer history of British Egyptology today!
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Come visit @edwardscrivens.bsky.social and I @senatehouselib.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social #HistoryDay to find out about @theees.bsky.social and the queer history of British Egyptology today!
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On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our donors who #TickTheBox. You help us to help so many more! Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our donors who #TickTheBox. You help us to help so many more! Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more.
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Come learn about ancient Egyptian art and architecture with me! 🎨 #course #ancientegypt #egyptology #art #arthistory #archaeology #learning
Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture
📅9 Oct-6 Nov ⏰ 6pm 🇬🇧 8pm 🇪🇬
Our next course with @edwardscrivens.bsky.social is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the meanings and history of ancient Egyptian art.
🎫 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
📸 @britishmuseum.bsky.social
📅9 Oct-6 Nov ⏰ 6pm 🇬🇧 8pm 🇪🇬
Our next course with @edwardscrivens.bsky.social is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the meanings and history of ancient Egyptian art.
🎫 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
📸 @britishmuseum.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Come learn about ancient Egyptian art and architecture with me! 🎨 #course #ancientegypt #egyptology #art #arthistory #archaeology #learning
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See you on Saturday for #OpenHouseFestival2025!
Tour the former home of Egyptologist Ricardo Caminos, browse collections on display, or relax with a hot drink (and cakes) and a book—about Egypt of course! Better yet, treat-your-shelf at our discount second-hand book sale.
Tour the former home of Egyptologist Ricardo Caminos, browse collections on display, or relax with a hot drink (and cakes) and a book—about Egypt of course! Better yet, treat-your-shelf at our discount second-hand book sale.
September 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
See you on Saturday for #OpenHouseFestival2025!
Tour the former home of Egyptologist Ricardo Caminos, browse collections on display, or relax with a hot drink (and cakes) and a book—about Egypt of course! Better yet, treat-your-shelf at our discount second-hand book sale.
Tour the former home of Egyptologist Ricardo Caminos, browse collections on display, or relax with a hot drink (and cakes) and a book—about Egypt of course! Better yet, treat-your-shelf at our discount second-hand book sale.
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Think you know history? Think again.
Discover 50 incredible finds that rewrote over 3,000 years of history in @theees.bsky.social's Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries, published today! #AE50EES
"Fascinating and unmissable" – Prof Kate Williams
Get your copy now 👉 www.ees.ac.uk/resource/anc...
Discover 50 incredible finds that rewrote over 3,000 years of history in @theees.bsky.social's Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries, published today! #AE50EES
"Fascinating and unmissable" – Prof Kate Williams
Get your copy now 👉 www.ees.ac.uk/resource/anc...
September 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Think you know history? Think again.
Discover 50 incredible finds that rewrote over 3,000 years of history in @theees.bsky.social's Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries, published today! #AE50EES
"Fascinating and unmissable" – Prof Kate Williams
Get your copy now 👉 www.ees.ac.uk/resource/anc...
Discover 50 incredible finds that rewrote over 3,000 years of history in @theees.bsky.social's Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries, published today! #AE50EES
"Fascinating and unmissable" – Prof Kate Williams
Get your copy now 👉 www.ees.ac.uk/resource/anc...
We'll miss you @johnjjohnston.bsky.social, "Dahhhling". Many thanks to Aidan for writing this short memorial so quickly and sending all our thoughts, love, and sympthies to John xxx
"Vale!"
"Vale!"
We’re very sorry to share the sad news that former Vice-Chair and long-time supporter of the Society, John J Johnston, passed away this morning following a short illness. Aidan Dodson has kindly provided a short memorial to John here: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/joh...
August 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We'll miss you @johnjjohnston.bsky.social, "Dahhhling". Many thanks to Aidan for writing this short memorial so quickly and sending all our thoughts, love, and sympthies to John xxx
"Vale!"
"Vale!"
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We're delighted to announce #EgyptianArchaeology Supplements, our first online-only publication created exclusively for @theees.bsky.social Members!
Each supplement will explore a specific topic every summer. This year, dig into Climate Change and Heritage Adaptation: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/dig...
Each supplement will explore a specific topic every summer. This year, dig into Climate Change and Heritage Adaptation: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/dig...
August 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We're delighted to announce #EgyptianArchaeology Supplements, our first online-only publication created exclusively for @theees.bsky.social Members!
Each supplement will explore a specific topic every summer. This year, dig into Climate Change and Heritage Adaptation: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/dig...
Each supplement will explore a specific topic every summer. This year, dig into Climate Change and Heritage Adaptation: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/dig...
Happy #InternationalCatDay from this cheeky guy, (Sir) Elton!
He’s had a tooth extracted today, so feeling very sorry for himself. Send loves 🥰
He’s had a tooth extracted today, so feeling very sorry for himself. Send loves 🥰
August 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Happy #InternationalCatDay from this cheeky guy, (Sir) Elton!
He’s had a tooth extracted today, so feeling very sorry for himself. Send loves 🥰
He’s had a tooth extracted today, so feeling very sorry for himself. Send loves 🥰
Lovely to see @theees.bsky.social get a write up on @ianvisits.co.uk for a small display curated by @edwardscrivens.bsky.social! 🤩
Come visit and see for yourselves.
Come visit and see for yourselves.
In a city full of big exhibitions, sometimes it’s the smallest that delights the most, and few are smaller and more delightful than this small glass case in the Egypt Exploration Society.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/sma...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/sma...
Small London exhibition looks at the legacy of two Queens of ancient Egypt
In a city full of big exhibitions, sometimes it's the smallest that delights the most, and few are smaller and more delightful than this small glass case in the Egypt Exploration Society.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Lovely to see @theees.bsky.social get a write up on @ianvisits.co.uk for a small display curated by @edwardscrivens.bsky.social! 🤩
Come visit and see for yourselves.
Come visit and see for yourselves.
I had so much fun speaking with Alicia from Science Factory in the library @theees.bsky.social we spoke about the life and legacy of Amelia Edwards, my personal journey into #Egyptology, and what the Society is doing in #Egypt and #London today.
Take a look:
youtube.com/watch?v=f6pu...
Take a look:
youtube.com/watch?v=f6pu...
Behind the Scenes of the EES: Interview with Director Carl Graves
YouTube video by Science Factory
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August 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I had so much fun speaking with Alicia from Science Factory in the library @theees.bsky.social we spoke about the life and legacy of Amelia Edwards, my personal journey into #Egyptology, and what the Society is doing in #Egypt and #London today.
Take a look:
youtube.com/watch?v=f6pu...
Take a look:
youtube.com/watch?v=f6pu...
🚨 Starting tomorrow.
If you thought you knew Amelia Edwards, then think again!
Get your ticket now to join me online for the next 3 weeks 😬
If you thought you knew Amelia Edwards, then think again!
Get your ticket now to join me online for the next 3 weeks 😬
ONLINE COURSE: Amelia B Edwards: The ‘Queen of Egyptology’
Learn the truth behind Amelia’s early life and hear a broader context to the founding of British #Egyptology with @cgraves88.bsky.social.
Join our 3-week course on Thursdays at 6pm 🇬🇧 8pm 🇪🇬 starting tomorrow 👉 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
Learn the truth behind Amelia’s early life and hear a broader context to the founding of British #Egyptology with @cgraves88.bsky.social.
Join our 3-week course on Thursdays at 6pm 🇬🇧 8pm 🇪🇬 starting tomorrow 👉 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
June 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🚨 Starting tomorrow.
If you thought you knew Amelia Edwards, then think again!
Get your ticket now to join me online for the next 3 weeks 😬
If you thought you knew Amelia Edwards, then think again!
Get your ticket now to join me online for the next 3 weeks 😬
How a wonderful evening @britishacademy.bsky.social Summer Showcase. Highlight was, of course, hearing from Elif Shafak. Eloquent, thoughtful, and inspirational 🥰
Professor Julia Black PBA presents the 2024 President’s Medal to award-winning British-Turkish novelist Elif Shafak, as part of our Summer Showcase.
June 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
How a wonderful evening @britishacademy.bsky.social Summer Showcase. Highlight was, of course, hearing from Elif Shafak. Eloquent, thoughtful, and inspirational 🥰
It was such an honour to launch @theees.bsky.social latest book, Amelia B Edwards: The 'Queen of Egyptology' for #PrideMonth2025 at Bolton Museum.
Read all about the launch and my sincere thanks to Ian Trumble and Prof Joann Fletcher here: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/his...
Read all about the launch and my sincere thanks to Ian Trumble and Prof Joann Fletcher here: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/his...
‘Historic’ book launch at Bolton Museum
Amelia B Edwards: The ‘Queen of Egyptology’, out now!
www.ees.ac.uk
June 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It was such an honour to launch @theees.bsky.social latest book, Amelia B Edwards: The 'Queen of Egyptology' for #PrideMonth2025 at Bolton Museum.
Read all about the launch and my sincere thanks to Ian Trumble and Prof Joann Fletcher here: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/his...
Read all about the launch and my sincere thanks to Ian Trumble and Prof Joann Fletcher here: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/his...
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What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
It is good and proper in a well-kept library to dispose of books.
It is good and proper in a well-kept library to dispose of books.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Almost all of the bugs and problems and breakage in the software you use is known to the engineers, we just aren't allowed to fix it. Gotta ship new features.
Almost all of the bugs and problems and breakage in the software you use is known to the engineers, we just aren't allowed to fix it. Gotta ship new features.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
The number of parents that don't care much about their kids and/or have very thinly veiled resentment against them is much higher than most people think.
The number of parents that don't care much about their kids and/or have very thinly veiled resentment against them is much higher than most people think.
June 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
It is good and proper in a well-kept library to dispose of books.
It is good and proper in a well-kept library to dispose of books.
🥰🥰🥰
So proud of my brilliant friend @cgraves88.bsky.social on the launch of his latest book looking into the life of Amelia B Edwards, the Queen of Egyptology, the Queen of the EES! @theees.bsky.social Carl takes a wonderfully thoughtful approach to illuminate her life, her work, and her loves.
LAUNCH DAY! Amelia B Edwards: The ‘Queen of Egyptology’ is now available from @theees.bsky.social 🤩
www.ees.ac.uk/resource/ame...
www.ees.ac.uk/resource/ame...
June 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🥰🥰🥰
LAUNCH DAY! Amelia B Edwards: The ‘Queen of Egyptology’ is now available from @theees.bsky.social 🤩
www.ees.ac.uk/resource/ame...
www.ees.ac.uk/resource/ame...
June 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
LAUNCH DAY! Amelia B Edwards: The ‘Queen of Egyptology’ is now available from @theees.bsky.social 🤩
www.ees.ac.uk/resource/ame...
www.ees.ac.uk/resource/ame...
Happy Birthday Amelia!
Join me (in various ways!) this #PrideMonth as we reflect on the life and legacy of Amelia Edwards in British Egyptologist.
Including a new book (launching next week!) which may reveal the queer origins of British Egyptology… 🤔
Check it all out @theees.bsky.social.
Join me (in various ways!) this #PrideMonth as we reflect on the life and legacy of Amelia Edwards in British Egyptologist.
Including a new book (launching next week!) which may reveal the queer origins of British Egyptology… 🤔
Check it all out @theees.bsky.social.
Today marks 194 years since the birth of Amelia Edwards, who founded the @theees.bsky.social in 1882
Through events and books this #PrideMonth, we'll share new information about her life and legacy, including her relationships with other women and travels in Europe.
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/resource/rem...
Through events and books this #PrideMonth, we'll share new information about her life and legacy, including her relationships with other women and travels in Europe.
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/resource/rem...
June 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Happy Birthday Amelia!
Join me (in various ways!) this #PrideMonth as we reflect on the life and legacy of Amelia Edwards in British Egyptologist.
Including a new book (launching next week!) which may reveal the queer origins of British Egyptology… 🤔
Check it all out @theees.bsky.social.
Join me (in various ways!) this #PrideMonth as we reflect on the life and legacy of Amelia Edwards in British Egyptologist.
Including a new book (launching next week!) which may reveal the queer origins of British Egyptology… 🤔
Check it all out @theees.bsky.social.
Pleased to announce that my next Spotlight book will be printed in June 2025.
Amelia B Edwards: The 'Queen of Egyptology' shines new light on the fascinating life and legacy of the founder of @theees.bsky.social and the events that led her to Egypt in 1873.
www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
Amelia B Edwards: The 'Queen of Egyptology' shines new light on the fascinating life and legacy of the founder of @theees.bsky.social and the events that led her to Egypt in 1873.
www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
Spotlight Launch: Amelia B Edwards: The ‘Queen of Egyptology’
Join us for a special launch event for the next volume in our Spotlight Series at Bolton Museum. Start time: 18:00 (UK)
www.ees.ac.uk
May 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Pleased to announce that my next Spotlight book will be printed in June 2025.
Amelia B Edwards: The 'Queen of Egyptology' shines new light on the fascinating life and legacy of the founder of @theees.bsky.social and the events that led her to Egypt in 1873.
www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
Amelia B Edwards: The 'Queen of Egyptology' shines new light on the fascinating life and legacy of the founder of @theees.bsky.social and the events that led her to Egypt in 1873.
www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
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The 9th Delta Survey Conference is this week!
The biannual event brings together scholars working in the Egyptian Delta, as @theees.bsky.social and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities collaboration.
📍@britishcouncil.bsky.social, Cairo
📅10-12 Apr
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/our-cause/re...
📸Elena Tiribilli
The biannual event brings together scholars working in the Egyptian Delta, as @theees.bsky.social and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities collaboration.
📍@britishcouncil.bsky.social, Cairo
📅10-12 Apr
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/our-cause/re...
📸Elena Tiribilli
April 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The 9th Delta Survey Conference is this week!
The biannual event brings together scholars working in the Egyptian Delta, as @theees.bsky.social and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities collaboration.
📍@britishcouncil.bsky.social, Cairo
📅10-12 Apr
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/our-cause/re...
📸Elena Tiribilli
The biannual event brings together scholars working in the Egyptian Delta, as @theees.bsky.social and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities collaboration.
📍@britishcouncil.bsky.social, Cairo
📅10-12 Apr
ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/our-cause/re...
📸Elena Tiribilli
That’s a wrap! Our @theees.bsky.social Lost Cities of Lower Egypt tour has come to an end. An energetic final few days around the Faiyum facing sun and sandstorms! 😬
Thank you to all those who joined me - it was a dream come true! 🤩
Thank you to all those who joined me - it was a dream come true! 🤩
April 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
That’s a wrap! Our @theees.bsky.social Lost Cities of Lower Egypt tour has come to an end. An energetic final few days around the Faiyum facing sun and sandstorms! 😬
Thank you to all those who joined me - it was a dream come true! 🤩
Thank you to all those who joined me - it was a dream come true! 🤩
Very appropriate socks for our visit to Bubastis and Tanis yesterday as @theees.bsky.social Lost Cities of Lower #Egypt tour went to the eastern delta. Very soon we’ll be heading off to the Faiyum to end our journey!
April 5, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Very appropriate socks for our visit to Bubastis and Tanis yesterday as @theees.bsky.social Lost Cities of Lower #Egypt tour went to the eastern delta. Very soon we’ll be heading off to the Faiyum to end our journey!