Next event: Author Talk 'The Curious Case of Broken Noses on Ancient Egyptian Statues' @ Porlock Library, High Street, Porlock, Somerset TA24 8NP from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday 18th March.

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Talks The talks:
  • - Are illustrated by PowerPoint slides.
  • - Are promoted with colourful posters.
  • - Last about one hour, plus another 15-30 minutes for Q&A, meet and greet, book sale and book signing.
  • - Are available for organisations such as the U3A, Rotary Club, Probus, the WI, Civic and Historical Associations, Literary Festivals & Library Events.

    • Justin:
  • - Is an experienced and entertaining public speaker
  • - Has given over 70 talks since 2018
  • - Can supply a projector, laptop, screen and HDMI cable
  • - Is a member of the Society of Authors
  • - Holds Public and Products Liability Insurance

    • For more information, fees and availability, please email justin.newland@hotmail.co.uk.
    The current list of talks is:

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    Title Summary  

    Talk #6: An Introduction to the Enigma of Jewellery in Ancient Egypt.

    		 Today, we wear jewellery for decoration and personal adornment. But that hasn’t always been the case. Because in Ancient Egypt, jewellery was worn for entirely different reasons—both functional and religious. ... MORE

    Talk #7: The Curious Case of Broken Noses on Ancient Egyptian Statues.

    		 Why are there so many broken noses on Ancient Egyptian statues? Why deface a statue anyway? And once they’d decided to do it, why the nose? Why not the ears or the eyes? It wasn’t only statues; friezes were defaced as well. Nor did it only occur in the Old Kingdom; it happened in the Middle and New Kingdoms. ... MORE

    Talk #8: An Introduction to Hidden Art in Ancient Egypt.

    		 This is an introduction to some of the mysteries of Ancient Egypt through the lens of their art and artefacts, statues and friezes, not just the easily seen and discerned, but the hard to see, the uncanny, and the hidden art. ... MORE

    Talk #9: Why Ancient Egypt is known as the Mother and Father of All Things.

    		 In this illustrated talk, Justin explores why Ancient Egypt is known as 'The Mother and Father of All Things,' what this means and how it still impacts our lives today. ... MORE