Disability in Ancient Egypt!

Disability History Month: British Museum – Eight Histories of Disabled People in Ancient Egypt! (18.12.2024)

Disabled people have always been present and active in society. Many specialists and experts around the world have started to investigate representations and lived experiences of disability and care in the past through archaeology and museum collections. The objects and remains highlighted here demonstrate some of the stories we are uncovering and hint at the discoveries that might be made in the future. We hope that these stories will demonstrate to everyone that disabled people have always existed and been part of the story of humanity, and empower disabled people to see themselves in history, and to continue making it, thousands of years into the future.

Sinophilia…

China calls.  Hormones roll.  Jet-black hair…  Pearl-white teeth.  Heart open wide.  Minds connect,  Hands entwine…  Lips embrace.  Chinese women.  Sometimes men,  Why does this happen…  Again, and again.