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Some thoughts on Egyptian magic and a story. In archaeology news read about the unexpected contents of a Bronze Age grave at Megiddo and Helen of Troy at the British Museum

I’ve shared excerpts from my work in progress portraying a Hittite king’s strange funeral. In archaeology news, read about Mycenaean kings and Leiden’s cuneiform collection.

I’ve looked to The Godfather for writing inspiration. Read archaeology news about a rare find of Hittite bones and the Roman groma surveying tool.

Happy Thanksgiving. Read archaeology news about Egyptian mummies and statuettes & Ur’s size reconsidered

The Nov featured article in HNR “History Rhymes: The Function and Importance of Historical Fantasy” In archaeology news, Troy at the British Museum and a dig to uncover 17th C witchcraft.

I’m deep in research about Hattusha while drafting the next book. In archaeology news read about the new Troy exhibit and recipes from cuneiform tablets.

I’ve baked “bloody dagger” cookies for my book launches. In archaeology news read about the cache of Egyptian coffins and an intriguing battlefield warrior “kit” found in Germany.

Join me for two launch events at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Nov 8, 7-8 pm and Nov 9, 2-3 pm. In archaeology news read about preserving Herculaneum paintings and excavating the Roman layer of the Greek “lost” city of Tenea.

For my next book I’m researching Hittite funerals and Egyptian magic. In archaeology news read about “the largest find in over a century” of 30 coffins in Egypt and the excavation of a pilgrimage road in Jerusalem.

Join me Nov 9 for the launch of my latest book, Sorcery in Alpara, at Poisoned Pen Bookstore. Read archaeology news about modern topics found on cuneiform tablets and a newly excavated Roman gladiator fresco in Pompeii.