Michelle Keeley-Adamson

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Historian & Writer

Michelle is a Historian & Writer from Liverpool UK. She has a background in Egyptology and her talks and writing focus on the reception of ancient Egypt during the Victorian era (commonly referred to as ‘egyptomania’). Her main research areas cover Egyptian revival graves in Victorian England and the life of Egyptologist and Architect, Joseph Bonomi Jr.

Michelle is passionate about making Egyptology an accessible topic and she has a particular distaste for gatekeeping.

She is huge fan of horror and a self-certified paranormal nerd. When she isn’t working, you can find her reading, drawing or listening to Vincent Price radio plays.

Dec. 22, 2023

Beyond Death: Ghosts In Ancient Egypt With Michelle Keeley-Adamson

The ancient Egyptians held a steadfast belief in an afterlife that transcended the confines of disappointment, loss, and distress. Contrary to the notion of "you can't take it with you," the prevailing perspective for much of...

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