The Theban Bust Removal Chronicle Reveals Perilous Feats
An explorer recounts 1814 to 1820 expeditions in Thebes to free and move a colossal bust from its temple. The narrative covers negotiations with local rulers, Araba laborers, and censors, detailing hardships of travel, climate, and political interference, ending with tensions over progress and safety near Luxor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie Alde
Thebes
Ahiogdod
Gewat
Bieste
Gourmou
Agalta
Memhon
Pasenal
Teerie
Europe
Coubsey
Nile
Ian Geeatimacy
Arkles
Wade
Bashaw
Vane
Tadahes
Hutino
Wien
Randi
Chanoe
Gournon
Eusivan
Alexandria
Fallahs
Tolim
Furaiah
Cairo
Notido
Cochaft
Caiahan
Paghin
Hest
Féwanen
Pontes
Kroon
Royal Society plans patronage and prizes for literature and science
A detailed report describes the Society’s aim to secure patronage from royalty and the public to fund a five year plan with an annual subscription. It outlines the Associates, the required moral character, and the prizes for works on Homer, Greek language history, and other classic topics. Also noted are scientific discussions on galvanic effects and a survey of literary manuscripts housed in a library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angualae
Aioeiatea
Sisingilshed
Ederfing
Authis
Fila Majesty
Byastigia
Notineta Bas
Wainigalad
Aubsuribers
Celentad Rand
Sdmé
Bisrgesh
St. David's
Unt
Fellgroy Society
A & Porin
Ieee
Royal Society
South Pola
Wade
Vassl
Be Ivbiad
Diodorus
Dion ‘Cassius
Husebine
Piasto
Oribazoa
Fragmentary note on a religious liberty case police actions
Readable fragments describe a custody or possession matter tied to a person named Iain and a new estate or institution. The text mentions seeds, weight, and a religious liberty context, with actions by authorities or rivals in a local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain Schd
Death of William Ponsonby Bay son of a statesman
Obituary notes the death of nine year old William Ponsonby Bay at Bishopscourt Wia after a prolonged illness. The item also reports a series of unrelated incidents including a capital dispute over sugar shipments, a clash between refiners and a ship captain, and a dispatch about Captain Cochrane’s travel to Kamchatka. A Londonderry theft case involves a Mrs Montgomery’s servant, James Marin, who is believed to have fled to Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopscourt
Wia
Ponsonby ‘Bay
Howe
Hia
Trieste
Himelf
St. Petersburgh
Cochrane
China
Kamtchatka
Thia
Londonderry
Montgomery
James Marin
Dublin
Foriil
Peave
Kaya Lynvl
Manly
Derry
Belfast
Neighburhood
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Welzonts
Rover
Piscovertea
Tomas
Eaodoe
Bea
Bia
Aldue
Denon, Horailtee
Vibeer
England
Setncan
Jopous
Mic
Saltis
Beth Ly
Ftashoulers
Gettin
Thasaiz
Sewen
Meyad
Wallea
Oliminse
Pat
Bélabus
Guxor
Luxor
Amoots da
Padsiice
Ihiy Wéih
Saihoo
Napa
Jim
Borner
William Ponsonby
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