Hugo Cook

Background

About Hugo Cook

Commissioned by Macmillan Publishers to write a publicly-engaging book on ancient Egypt, translating several ancient stories that have never before been translated for the public- Lecturing in Egyptology at The British Museum and City Lit, as well as online in international museums as far as China. Acted as the historical consultant for several exhibitions in a major new museum in Egypt, and for BBC documentaries starring Bettany Hughes OBE- Managing a National Lottery Heritage Fund major museum project in the UK and serving as the historical consultant for several galleries in a major new museum in Egypt- Over followers and 2.6 million likes on an educational TikTok channel that teaches up to 4 million viewers per video about the history, culture, and writings of ancient Egypt- MPhil in Egyptology from Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University. Graduated top of class. Achieved Distinction in all modules and wrote a word dissertation on my discovery of the earliest archaeological evidence of Buddhism in the West. Received Master’s offers from Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham. Studies involved ancient/modern languages, art/history/culture, and archaeological theory/method. Able to read 6 ancient languages- First Class BA (Hons) in Egyptology & Ancient Near Eastern Studies from the Queen’s College, Oxford University. Graduated top of class. Achieved the highest Final grade in Oxford’s history for FHS Achaemenid History (Paper available to Classics/CAAH/Oriental Studies students)- Various roles editing/writing in public magazines, providing research consultation for historical documentaries, consulting in galleries, interning in the British Museum’s CircArt program and Oxford University’s EAMENA program, being consulted by the press, and more.