In this group, we will journey through more than 5000 years, from the earliest settlements along the Nile to its apex in the New Kingdom, its conquest by foreign powers and its rise as a Greek-run powerhouse to the more 'recent' times when Egypt became a Roman province.

Along the way, we'll look at beliefs, technologies, society, and art, and at the evidence for the everyday life of ordinary people as well as the ruling elites. You will learn how archaeologists and Egyptologists piece together evidence, and how collecting evidence has changed over time. The impact of climate change and examples of how natural resources were managed will be a thread running throughout.

Sessions will comprise illustrated talks during which discussion and questions are welcomed, and members are all welcome to suggest specific topics that capture their individual interest. No prior knowledge is required - what matters most is curiosity and a willingness to join in and ask questions.

Resources to thrill you and your u3a group:

• Talk like an Egyptian podcast
• Write your Name in Hieroglyphs

Picture taken by the group leader at the Bolton Museum.