Hieroglyphs can be written right to left or left to right, in rows or columns. Learn how to determine direction of writing and how to decide the order in which to transliterate.

Learn the remaining one-letter hieroglyphs and the alphabetical order used in hieroglyphic dictionaries.

Learn your first hieroglyphic signs and understand the purpose and importance of transliteration.

What are hieroglyphs? What is the relationship between Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs and the ancient Egyptian language? What other scripts were used to write ancient Egyptian? Read this lesson to find out.

Introduction to an online course of mini-lessons in Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Transliteration is key to translating ancient Egyptian. This post explains its advantages and how it works, and answers common questions.

Ready to dive into real Latin? Pliny the Younger’s gripping letter offers drama, history, and accessible language.

Trace the evolution of Egyptian from hieroglyphs to Coptic. Learning Coptic is a journey into history, linguistics and faith.

Are you thinking about learning Latin, or have you recently started? Here's some advice to help you get the most out of your studies.

I've been teaching Egyptian hieroglyphs for 20 years. Here are my top tips for students in the early stages of their learning journey.

Extend your understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs with the intriguing Papyrus Westcar. Uncover tales of magic from the court of King Khufu.

Some arguments for and against learning to write, as well as read, ancient languages.

What's it like to learn Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs? What are the challenges and how can you overcome them?

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