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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 1d

Follow the latest news in the ‘Academic Ongoing Research’ section of our website and feel free to suggest that we include your work in progress if you are a BA or MA student or are currently pursuing a PhD: egypopcult.pt/academic-ong...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 1d

Today's post would like to congratulate Claire Mercier, on your recent doctorate, and Sílvia Catarina Pereira Diogo on your master's degree dissertation. We will continue to follow your work closely, as we are sure it will be of great interest and quality!

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 4d

Don't miss this new monograph on the dissemination of Cleopatra's image in popular culture and marketing, written by Claire Mercier and François de Callataÿ!

More info at: academie-editions.be/arts/583-793...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 8d

In "The Spirit" vol. 18: "Curse of the Mummies", mummies from the Cairo Museum have disappeared and only Spirit can solve the case. Our protagonist will have to carry out different investigations to find out what these mummies are hiding.

More info at: database.egypopcult.pt/curse-of-the...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 12d

In this lecture organized by @issegyptomania.bsky.social on October 28th, Lauren R. Bruce and Michelle Keeley-Adamson discuss one of the most recognisable so-called ‘monsters’ in cinema: the Mummy.

Sign up at: www.eventbrite.com/e/he-who-rob...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 16d

Aimed at Spanish-speaking audiences, but sure to interest all fans of Egyptomania, we present ‘Destripando la Historia’ (Unraveling History), with 3 short video clips dedicated to Ra, Isis and Horus.

Thank you, dear Esperanza, for your contribution.

+ Info: database.egypopcult.pt/destripando-...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 19d

This fascinating comic offers the opportunity to travel back to Ancient Egypt and take part in the conspiracies of the Old Kingdom court, thanks to magic and Einsteinian science. What a combination!

Check it out at: database.egypopcult.pt/timothee-oct...

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David Mihalyfy 🇺🇦 @mihalyfy.bsky.social · 23d

#Egyptology
#AncientBlueSky

Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 23d

Did you know that Madonna's first major acting role took place in the film Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), which is full of Egyptomania references?

You can read more at: egypopcult.pt/madonna-save...

Many thanks to @mihalyfy.bsky.social for his wonderful article!

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 23d

Wonderful article! Many thanks for writing it!

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David Mihalyfy 🇺🇦 @mihalyfy.bsky.social · 24d

Madonna saved stolen artifacts?!?!

The overlooked Egyptomania of "Desperately Seeking Susan."

#Egyptology
#AncientBlueSky
egypopcult.pt/madonna-save...

Madonna Saved Stolen Artifacts?!?! The Overlooked Egyptomania of Desperately Seeking Susan, by David Mihalyfy – Egypopcult

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 23d

Did you know that Madonna's first major acting role took place in the film Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), which is full of Egyptomania references?

You can read more at: egypopcult.pt/madonna-save...

Many thanks to @mihalyfy.bsky.social for his wonderful article!

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · 26d

Have you watched any of these two TV animated series? We have currently an article in the making regarding them (and more)!

We will bring news very very soon!

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today we bring you two new releases that will soon be hitting theatres around the world: The French film 'Le secret de Khéops' and the American film ‘The Carpenter's Son’, starring Nicholas Cage.

The Egypopcult team hasn't watched them yet, but they both will soon be added to our database!

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Sep 8

Interested in writing papers on reception studies but not quite sure how to go about it? @issegyptomania.bsky.social organizes a talk tomorrow September 9th at 20:00 CEST on the matter, given by Louise O'Brien!

For more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-jo...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Sep 4

Edit: Apologies, the previous link does not work anymore!

Find more information at: database.egypopcult.pt/il-sepolcro-...

Il Sepolcro dei re – Egypopcult

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Sep 4

In this Italian peplum film set, a Syrian princess is accused of killing the Pharaoh.

Did you know that in the USA version of the film, the content was adapted to make her look like Cleopatra's daughter to advertise Mankiewicz's Cleopatra?

More in: database.egypopcult.com/il-sepolcro-...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Sep 1

Summer is over, and at Egyptopcult we want to keep you informed about upcoming events about popular culture and ancient Egypt: two lectures on Napoleon in Egypt by Sophia Kroft and the impact of Egyptomania in cinema by Stuart Tyson Smith!

More info in our page: egypopcult.pt/events/

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 29

I will miss you, dear John.

With much love.

Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 29

There is not much that can be said to comfort his family and friends. On a personal level, I can only say that during the two years we worked together remotely, I was pleasantly surprised by his warmth and humour, and his incredible knowledge of the things we were both passionate about.

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 29

Dear followers,

This is not the news I would like to share at this time or any other, but we regret to announce the passing of our colleague and friend John J. Johnston.

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 29

On September 13th, Stuart Tyson Smith will be giving a lecture on orientalism in fims such as Stargate or the Mummy at the Bowers Museum.

The talk can be followed online. Those interested in it, please sign up at: www.bowers.org/index.php/pr...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sophia Kroft will be giving an online talk at @issegyptomania.bsky.social on Napoleon's expedition in Egypt on September 18th.
Be sure to check it out!!

For more information, please visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/napoleon-l....

#egyptomania #egiptomania #receptionstudies #ancientegypt

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 20

We would like to thank all our colleagues involved in this great project, which began in January 2024 with the international Egypopcult seminar we held in Lisbon.

More information coming soon on our social media channels. And remember, our website is online again!!!: www.egypopcult.pt

Egypopcult – Website

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our new book is now featured on the publisher's website! It will be available in early 2027, but you can already take a look at its contents at: equinoxreligionlibrary.com/projects/the...

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Egypopcult Project @egypopcultlisboa.bsky.social · Jul 29

Egypopcult will be out of office in August, but we'll be back in September with our batteries charged, new exciting content and our updated webpage & database.

We wish you all a happy summer! ☀️😎☀️

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