#joann fletcher

[thesinistermuse]

I feel like Joann Fletcher should be featured as a goth in an ungothly place if she hasn't been already.

ma'am. i love you, but you're in the middle of the sahara.

[rhiannonkirawrites]

Did You Know? Ancient Egypt Edition

Another one from the archives! This time from July 2020 when I watched many documentaries about Ancient Egypt. I run through some facts that I found surprising and interesting as well as recommending some shows for you to dig your trowels into (archeology joke there ha ha).

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A Talk by Joann Fletcher about Ancient Egypt and the Importance of Animals

Coinciding with the launch of Bils & Rye's latest show depicting Animal Art by some of the UK's most revered artists, we are delighted to announce that renowned Egyptologist Joann Fletcher has agreed to give a talk on the importance of animals to the Ancient Egyptians and how they portrayed them in the art of the era. Also talking will be Louise McNaught, an artists who has done much work with the WWF to raise awareness of the many endangered species. Louise is also one of the artists in the exhibition. The Kirkbymoorside History society has also volunteered to install an exhibition about the Howard Carter connection to the town and how this helped to put us on the antiquities map of the UK! More developments are due to be annnounced in due course and all attendees are invited to a Private View of the Exhibition at the gallery after the talks have finished where they can discuss the talks in depth with all the speakers. Drinks will be served by the Bils & Rye team. Books by the speakers and some of the artists will be available from the Library and also the gallery for the week leading up to the talks and for the week following it. £10 of the ticket price will be donated to the Library to help us keep this valuable asset in the town. Please feel free to add to the cause with direct donations on the night! We have not absorbed the ticketing fees so as to maximise the revenue for the Library. The main talk will be held upstairs at the Kirkbymoorside Library along with the History Society's talk. All other events take place at the gallery which will be open from 10:00 on the day of the event. Kirkbymoorside Library is located at: Church House, Kirkbymoorside, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 6AT.

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Hathor was described as ‘the lady who dwells in the grove at the end of the world’ and her sacred sycamores were planted at her temples. For Sekhmet acacia was planted, the tree also featuring in Queen Hetepheres’ title ‘Leader of Slaughter in he Acacia House’. As the place where the meat offerings were presented to Sekhmet at Heliopolis, and dances performed for Hathor.

Fletcher, J. ‘The Story of Egypt’

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Was Shea Butter Part of Cleopatra’s Beauty Regime?

As the weather turns from winter into spring, no doubt those seeking to be outside will need to moisturize their skin as the shift in temperatures with sun, water and wind make an impact. Skincare product specialist, Caryl Brandes of Caryl B has just “the thing for spring” and that is Shea Butter.

“Shea Butter is extracted from shea nuts from the Karite tree,” said Brandes. “Shea Butter is known for its luxurious moisturizing properties,” she added and Shea Butter melts at body temperature making it easily absorbed into the skin.”

The word ‘Karite’ comes from the French who established a colonizing presence in West Africa where the Shea Tree grows. Known by the people of the Senegal as “ghariti,” The Shea Tree grows naturally in the wild in the dry savannah belt of West Africa from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east, and further onto the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands.

“It is a great choice for dry, irritated skin,” said Brandes. “It has been well-documented to improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks,” she noted.

Dermatology specialist Dr. Debra Jaliman, MD agreed as she said. “Shea Butter is very moisturizing.” It’s good as long as you aren’t acne prone.”

Still even so, Shea butter has anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe and repair sensitive skin reducing the effects of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. 

Because of its emollient properties, such as the fatty acids and vitamin-rich oils produced by the seeds-nut-kernels, it’s believed that people in ancient times such as Cleopatra used Shea Butter.

“Fortunately I cover this throughout my book 'Cleopatra the Great' (published by Harper Collins),” said Professor Joann Fletcher, PhD an Egyptologist at The University of York in England.

“The perfumes available during Cleopatra's time were many; said Professor Fletcher, using everything from rose and myrtle oils to cinnamon and wine, plus various cleansing creams, bathing products and cosmetics.”

Fletcher noted, “there are lots of websites claiming Cleopatra used pretty much every product out there.” But, as she pointed out with regard to such beliefs, “this is almost always inaccurate.”

“I haven't come across any references of Cleopatra using shea butter either in my research for my biography of Cleopatra, or in our chemical analysis work here in the lab,” said Fletcher.

And while that might be a disappointment, it doesn’t diminish or take away the qualities or efficacy of Shea Butter. Besides, where the Shea Tree has traditionally been grown in West Africa, Egypt is over 2,000 miles away.

Regardless of whether or not Shea Butter was used in Egypt since ancient times, the current popularity of Shea Butter continues to grow. Shea Butter harvesting brings in around $200 million every year for the West African region, according to some accounts. And, according to others such as Polaris Market Research, in 2023, the global Shea Butter market is valued at over $2 billion dollars.

Naturally this is happy news for skincare product manufacturers like Caryl Brandes who has been making exceptional skincare and bath products for 10 years.

Caryl B’s ‘Calm Woods’ and ‘Healing Hand Cream’ are made with an exceptional high percentage-quality level of Shea Butter. Both these are now available. As Brandes emphasized, “just a small amount is needed to keep your hands soft and moisturized throughout the day.”

To learn more about these high quality Shea Butter products available, visit the Caryl B website.

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Dry skin? A royal Drupe can help...

For centuries the walnut has been referred to as a nut. Derived from the Old English word wealhhnutu which loosely translated means “foreign nut” a walnut is really a seed and part of the “drupe” family of fruit trees.

The popularity of walnuts has been increasing as more people embrace a vegan diet. You can buy veggie burgers made with walnuts and walnut milk is in the non-dairy section of the grocery store. Yet walnuts have always been highly regarded even in ancient times.

Referred to by several names among the ancients, like ‘Nux persica, and juglans, etc. “Such taxonomic variations usually indicate a long and involved history” says Egyptologist, Prof. JoAnn Fletcher, PhD of the University of York, England.

While the Romans and Egyptians valued nuts, including the walnut, it was the Persians who cultivated the variety that the Romans and Egyptians enjoyed. “Evidently, says Prof. Fletcher the walnut was not known in Egypt prior to initial contacts with Persia, for there are no records of its existence in Egypt before the Ptolemaic Dynasty”

Traded along the Silk Road, ‘Persian walnuts’ eventually reached England and were given the name we know them by today. The word ‘walnut’ is based upon as mentioned before an Old English word which basically translates to ‘foreign nut.’ This nut or ‘drupe seed’ literally was from far away and for this obvious reason was considered as special, only for royalty.

Fortunately, there are 22 varieties of the walnut. And that means that some are native to the Americas.

When the Spanish arrived in California they quickly recognized the benefits of the Mediterranean-like climate and began cultivation of crops through the Missions, Haciendas and Rancheros.

While walnuts are grown in many places throughout the world, California and the United States is a leading producer of walnuts.

Prized even in ancient times as a food source the delicious and unique flavor of walnuts are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers have noted that walnuts boost the skin's vitamin B-levels, which researchers also say is responsible for improving skin health by combating wrinkles and fine lines.

Finely ground walnut shells can exfoliate. Yet as skin care product specialist Caryl Brandes points out, “the shell can be too aggressive for delicate skin, especially on the face.”

“The walnut shell scrub I make for my product line is a powder so, gentle. But the Walnut shower wash and walnut/mint I made are not for the face, she reiterated. These scrubs/wash have AHA - Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Rosehip Oil, Wheat Protein, Peppermint and Jojoba Seed Oil in them for moisturizing one's skin. But I recommend something else for the face,” she said.

For almost a decade, Brandes with the Caryl B product line has been providing high quality artisan made skin care products that are specifically designed for people with sensitive skin.

Facial serum formulas and gentle exfoliating organic fiber cloths are what Caryl B offers for facial care.

Especially designed and made with natural ingredients Brandes uses only the best.

This is why she refers to her product line as “Gifts that Pamper!” Caryl B skin and personal care products are exceptional, uniquely designed from content to packaging with an understated elegance, that stands out in quality.

The wealth of skin-fortifying elements found in walnuts, include antioxidants and vitamin E. These help in removing dead skin cells, dirt and grime from accumulating on the surface of the skin, thus preventing excess oiliness and clogging of pores.

As summer approaches, and the onset of hot weather can induce stress, Caryl B is offering a discount on her Walnut Shower Wash and Walnut/Mint Exfoliating Scrub for bathing.

To learn more about these Walnut-ingredient specialties, gentle facial serums and other natural products offered visit the Caryl B website.

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