MHM Book Awards 2026
The ballots have been cast, the votes counted, and we are delighted to announce the winners of the MHM Book Awards. We curated a list of 2025’s best military history titles, and
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MHM 154 Competition
Put your military history knowledge to the test with our competition and crossword.
Win a copy of Weaving for Eternity: ancient Egyptian textiles – significant museum collections in the north of England edited by Rosalie David and Angela Thomas
Where is this? If you know, email the Editor peter@ancientegyptmagazine.com before 31 October with your answer, giving your full name, address, and a contact phone number. One lucky reader’s name will be
CWA 138 crossword, and answers to crossword #137
Across 7 Daughter of King Minos and wife of Theseus in Greek mythology (7)9 Legendary island where King Arthur was taken after his final battle (6)10 Roman poet whose major works include
MHM 153 Competition
Put your military history knowledge to the test with our competition and crossword.
Win a copy of The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Then and Now by Richard Hoath and Salima Ikram
Where is this? If you know, email the Editor peter@ancientegyptmagazine.com before 31 August with your answer, giving your full name, address, and a contact phone number. One lucky reader’s name will be
CWA 137 crossword, and answers to crossword #136
Across 8 Mexican state, location of Mitla archaeological site (6)9 Ancient stringed musical instrument (8)10 People conquered by the Assyrians in 1157 BC (8)11 Central European Neolithic culture (6)12 Roman name for
Military History Book Awards
Military History Matters has curated a list of best military history titles from 2025: the nominees for this year’s MHM book awards. Our selection includes some of the best researched, most insightful,
Win a copy of Rewriting the History of the Great Sphinx by Colin D Reader
Where is this? If you know, email the Editor peter@ancientegyptmagazine.com before 30 June with your answer, giving your full name, address, and a contact phone number. One lucky reader’s name will be
CWA 136 crossword, and answers to crossword #135
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Win a copy of The Libyan Pharaohs of Egypt: their lives and afterlives by Aidan Dodson
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CWA 135 crossword, and answers to crossword #134
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Win a copy of Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries by Stephanie L Boonstra and Campbell Price, published by the Egypt Exploration Society
Where is this? If you know, email the Editor peter@ancientegyptmagazine.com before 28 February with your answer, giving your full name, address, and a contact phone number. One lucky reader’s name will be
CWA 134 crossword, and answers to crossword #133
Across 8 US state containing the Last Supper Cave archaeological site (6)9 Persian dynasty founded by Ardashir I (8)10 US state, location of the Hell Island archaeological site (8)11 Military governor of
Win a copy of Brief Histories: Ancient Egypt by Campbell Price, published by Seven Dials
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Calling all photographers! Current World Archaeology Photo of the Year 2026
As summer comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on any heritage filled travels, archaeological projects, or visits to historical sites around the world. Dig out your best
CWA 133 crossword, and answers to crossword #132
Across 7 Iron Age site at Lake Neuchâtel, discovered in 1857 (2,4)8 Huntress of Greek mythology (8)10 Genre of ancient Greek drama that parodied myths (5,4)11 Egyptian god of the desert and
