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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · Jul 25

British surgeon Nick Maynard, who has just returned from volunteering in Gaza, explains to #GMB viewers how Israel confiscates all baby formula that doctors like him try to take with them.

Why does Israel do this? Because they want to starve Palestinian babies to death.

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Jul 23

let the horror of this sink in

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Jul 24

Beyond Orwellian 🤮 #FreePalestine

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Eve MacDonald @gevemac.bsky.social · Jun 28

Seems trivial in the face of this horror but if I know one thing from studying Carthage it’s the importance of preserving the counter-narrative, the documentation of the evidence, and bearing witness.

Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Jun 27

"It’s clear now that nothing will shame the West into stopping Israel from carrying out its “total victory” in Gaza. But I’ve written this to serve as yet another reminder that we all knew what was coming. Nobody can feign ignorance. Nobody can pretend they didn’t know."

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jun 27

‘Gaza must be eliminated’: Israel’s airwaves are filled with pro-genocide propaganda | Arwa Mahdawi

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Jun 27

"It’s clear now that nothing will shame the West into stopping Israel from carrying out its “total victory” in Gaza. But I’ve written this to serve as yet another reminder that we all knew what was coming. Nobody can feign ignorance. Nobody can pretend they didn’t know."

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jun 27

‘Gaza must be eliminated’: Israel’s airwaves are filled with pro-genocide propaganda | Arwa Mahdawi

Here is a collection of 20 of the more outrageous statements by Israeli lawmakers or public figures since 7 October 2023

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Jun 27

Yesterday marked my 8-year #Workiversary at the @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social - something I'd never have believed 8 years ago.

Still very proud to work with such a special collection which continues to delight and surprise our visitors every day!

#Egypt #Sudan #Museums #Archaeology #LoveWhatYouDo

A post-it note written in pencil saying 'Thank you for the care of every detail. Loved this tiny but enriching museum'

Post-it note saying 'This was a beautiful exhibit! Better than the British Museum!'

Post-it note saying 'Not even halfway through, and this is by far the BEST museum in London - and trust me, I've been to them all. I'm glad I saved the best for last :) '

Post-it note in Arabic by Noura, saying thank you to the museum

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · Jun 19

“Speak a new language so that the world will be a new world.”

Rumi

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · May 24

ENOUGH
ENOUGH
ENOUGH

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children, reports say

Dr Alaa al-Najjar was on duty at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when she received her children’s bodies

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · May 21

Not sure I could love this smug little ginger boy any more 🥰🐱

#EgyptianCat #AdoptDontShop

A ginger tabby cat with feet tucked under, looking smug

A ginger tabby cat with front legs crossed

A ginger cat being stroked on the head and smiling

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · May 8

When a #museum visitor just gets it 🥰 This makes me very happy! @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social #Egypt

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/see...

Seeing Egypt differently: Lee Miller’s photos go on display in London

In 1934, an American-born but often UK-based photographer moved to Egypt, and some of her rarely seen photos are on display at the moment.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

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👻🐈‍⬛ Ben Paites (but Spooky) 🧙‍♀️🐉 @benpaites.bsky.social · May 4

Archaeologists, if you are truly inclusive in your practice please sign this open letter. Everyone is welcome within the field of archaeology, whatever your gender or any other identity for that matter. We literally study the entire human past, so how can you ever exclude!

Dr Hannah Fluck @hannahfluck.bsky.social · May 2

The archaeological community has tried hard to become an inclusive and supportive place. This open letter to leaders in response to the Supreme Court ruling on gender from our sector is excellent, thank you to those involved. Please consider signing if you feel able
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Open Letter to CBA, CIfA, FAME, and UAUK, in relation the Supreme Court Ruling and EHRC Interim Guidance

If you are in any way involved in UK Archaeology (in its broadest sense), and you would like to sign this open letter then please fill in GOOGLE FORM LINK. Responses will be manually inputted. The for...

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · May 4

I never take this gorgeous place for granted. How lucky I am to have all this in my backyard #WilliamMorrisGallery #Walthamstow #E17Life #SpringtimeInLondon

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 26

Adored your paper Kyle!

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 26

'On a typical day, groups of school children would stare in awe at this reminder of their nation's imposing past, tourists would file through one of Khartoum's must-sees and concerts were held in the grounds. But that was before war broke out'

#KeepEyesOnSudan #Sudan

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Sudan: How war ravaged museums and priceless artefacts - BBC News

Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 26

I was determined to find this building on a visit to Leeds about 15yrs ago. I was there, minding my own business & taking photos (in broad daylight) when police arrived and escorted me back to the main road due to it being in a 'dangerous' red light area. I was furious as I'd only been there 5mins!

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 26

'The idea of #Salah and #Liverpool bound to each other, each looking out for the other, is perhaps one that speaks to the city’s broader mythology. “My kids are scousers now,” he joked in a recent interview'

#MoSalah #LFC #Egypt #EgyptianKing

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Mohamed Salah: a bridge between worlds in Liverpool

The Egyptian is more than simply a role model in his adopted home, he speaks to the city’s broader mythology

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 23

Birthday Dude 🥰 #AprilBaby

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 22

Love this 🥰 I use this little guy in my teaching for Classical Reception. Such a character!

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Suomen Egyptologinen Seura @egyptologinenseura.bsky.social · Apr 18

Egyptologi Anne Garnettin ketjun avulla voi nojatuolimatkustaa Egyptiin. Hyvää pääsiäistä!

Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

Enjoyed another very special journey up the #Nile last month. Starting off in Cairo and in the Grand #Egyptian Museum, we made our slow way south towards Aswan (1/ )

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

Last one - if you study #Egyptology and/or are interested in ancient #Egypt in general, I wholeheartedly encourage you to learn a bit of #Egyptian #Arabic. It will open a whole new side of the country for you, and help you to see #Egypt in a whole new light (13/13)

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

As ever, this is my call to you all to visit this beautiful country. There really is something for everyone, you will receive a very warm welcome, and you'll spend the whole visit planning for the next one! #VisitEgypt (12/ )

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

Each time I've visited the #Tutankhamun galleries at the Egyptian Museum over the last few years, I've assumed it'll be the last time before the objects are moved to their shiny new home in the Grand Egyptian Museum. But this time it really will be, as the GEM is due to fully open in July! (11/ )

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

Poking around the #Egyptian Museum makes me so happy. I always find something new - parts of the permanent displays are changing all the time, and there are always new details and different perspectives to be found. Still my favourite #museum in Egypt! (10/ )

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

In contrast, #Karnak Temple is a heavy place which always gives me a headache! Not sure I believe in the energy of places, but if I did then I'd be convinced of Karnak's negative energy. It's too big and overbearing, in spite of the beautiful little corners of the site. Not a place for me 😬 (9/ )

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Apr 17

To me, #Luxor Temple is one of the most perfect places in the world, especially at sunset. Not sure exactly why, but something about it being relatively small and straightforward to explore makes my brain happy (8/ )

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