Here's an example of a great way to get children involved with Egyptology. The Egypt Exploration Society's Young Explorer's Club is aimed at children, but the young at heart and novices wanting to get started learning more about ancient Egypt would also enjoy the new magazine that accompanies the Club subscription.
"Here at the Egypt Exploration Society, our mission is to document, preserve and protect the archaeology and heritage of Egypt and Sudan, but also to inspire the next generation to explore and investigate the wonderful history of these countries. That is why we have started the Young Explorers' Club."
As we all know, people from all over the world have a passion for ancient Egypt, so after reviewing the new section of the EES website dedicated to the Club, I contacted the Society to find out more about the availability of the Club's resources outside the UK.
Although the physical subscription membership is currently UK based, the Society informs me that they are looking to expand this in the future. Don't forget that the Society offers membership for adults and full time students as well both in the UK and internationally.
Members of the Club receive 4 magazines a year, but the website also hosts some great online resources aimed at younger readers on their Digital Resources page.
Current topics available include the Gods of Egypt, Exploration and Crowns.
The first issue of the Young Explorer's Club magazine which includes:
"An article all about Dr. Lidija Mcknight's work using technology to 'virtually' unwrap animal mummies
An exclusive interview with Professor Salima Ikram who excavates at the Valley of the Kings (where King Tut was buried!) and is an expert on animal bones and mummies
A look at the new Egyptology galleries at New Walk Museum in Leicester where a very special little kitten is on display!
A postcard from our dear friend Fatma Keshk in Cairo
Fun activities with a chance to win prizes!"
is currently free to download it. (Short survey regarding how you learned about it - takes seconds, I learned about it from the EES Social media account on Twitter)
One of the main advantages of exploring Egypt with the EES (pun intended) is that the material presented is contributed by experts in the field, including Professor Salima Ikram, and includes the latest discoveries and use of technology that might not be present in older publications.
The shorter, colourful magazine format may also suit younger would-be Egyptologists starting out on their journey of discovery.
The Egypt Exploration Society is a registered charity:
"Our mission is to explore Egyptian sites and monuments and share a lasting record of the remains."
"Today the Society supports archaeological research projects throughout Egypt and Sudan. We rely almost entirely on donations from members and the wider public to fund our work and run an extensive educational programme of publications and training, as well as events to convey the results to interested audiences."
If you know of other high quality free educational resources for Egyptology please note them in the comments.
The Young Explorers' Club
Here at the Egypt Exploration Society, our mission is to document, preserve and protect the archaeology and heritage of Egypt and Sudan, but also to inspire the next generation to explore and investigate the wonderful history of these countries. That is why we have started the Young Explorers' Club.
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