Throughout much of Egyptian history, foreign and local trade networks were critical to the country's economy, and there is a great deal of evidence for state-run commerce. However, records of private traders and merchants remain far more scarce.

Theme: Trade and commerce in ancient Egypt

• Juan Carlos Moreno García, 'Introduction to the theme - Ancient Egypt's elusive traders'.
• Mohamed Osman, 'Early international trade - The view from Upper Egypt'.
• Christopher De Cou, 'Early sources for aquaculture - From river to table'.
• John and Colleen Darnell, 'War and trade in Egypt, ca. 1552 BC - Guarding the Western Desert'.

Features:

• Sophie Hay, 'Women excavating Pompeii - The work of Wilhelmina Jashemski'.
• James Blake Wiener, 'The legacy of the Sea Peoples - Raiders, pirates, or explorers'.
• Lindsay Powell, 'The death of Germanicus Caesar - Ancient Rome's JFK moment'.
• Murray Dahm, 'Ancient tourists or golden handshakes - The Rudge Cup'.
• Jona Lendering, 'Migration and the spread of information - Tales that travel'.
• Manon Henzen, 'A meal fit for travellers - Flatbread for the road'.
• Graham Sumner, 'The Roman army on screen, part XIII - King Arthur (2004)'.