Het Oude Egypte

I have the annoying habit of (trying) to read two or more books at the same time. Next to Bettenhäusers dissertation, I indulged myself with a book on egyptology. It is a dutch translation of an english book. This makes it easier to read for me, I can not yet stand reading two books in a foreign language at the same time. The book by Silverman (or at least its translation) is set up quite simply. In just 2-3 pages per chapter it shortly describes an aspect of egyptian daily life and thoughts. I usually read just 1-2 chapters every evening before going to sleep.

Egypt....I used to watch the (french?) tv-series Papyrus, when I was still a kid...my first encounter. Secondly I am a great fan of ancient religious stories, such as about Horus, Osiris and Isis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papyrus_(comics)

Anyway so much history....so little time. Although I doubt Egyptology will be my field of specialism in the future. I guess you will have to be in Egypt for extended periodes of time. At the moment, I think my family should be more important to me than my academic career LOL.

Just found out that there is an online course in egyptology!

http://www.knhcentre.manchester.ac.uk/continuingeducation/certificateinegyptology/

Maybe something to think about for after my MA (so that shoudl be in about 10 years :O.