Tag: Egyptian

When Egyptians made mummies, they used tobacco in them. Back in the day, tobacco was only available on the American continent. This means somehow they sailed there or had some sort of access to it. For centuries, historians have been fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and their elaborate buri...

More than 100 years ago, a team of archaeologists excavating the North Palace in the Egyptian city of Amarna unearthed a 3,300 year old wall painting of birds and wildlife in a lush marsh that was so carefully observed and skilfully rendered that it is possible to identify the species depicted. T...

Imagine that Christianity lasts for another thousand years and that after the flourishing of the story of Jesus’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension for those three millennia, another religion replaces Christianity but only by adapting the key themes and presuppositions of that former re...

When it comes to Ancient Egypt, even though a substantial amount of artefacts have been uncovered, what remains hidden under the burning sands is endless, uncountable and unimaginable. The vast Egyptian deserts hold incessant treasures and intriguing stories. Among them is a heartbreaking story f...

Arguably, for agriculture and for our civilization it was one of the most important inventions. Ammonia is the main component for soil fertilization. For Egypt, since predynastic civilization, this product was as important as it is for us since the 20th century. Geoffrey Drumm compares chambers in t...

In the vast and mystical pantheon of Egyptian mythology, Horus stands as a figure of immense power and significance. Revered as the God of the Sky, War, and Kingship, Horus has been a symbol of majesty and authority since the earliest periods of ancient Egyptian history. This deity, often depicted a...

The story of Amenemhept I, a notable Egyptian pharaoh, unfolds with intriguing implications for the origins of Judaism. This pharaoh was not just a ruler; he was a visionary who introduced a groundbreaking concept of monotheism, the belief in a single god, which was a stark departure from the preval...

Ancient Egypt and Greece are often thought of as two separate stories, but this assessment is not that simple, as, for a whole millennium, religion and culture were constantly exchanged between the two Great Civilizations of the Ancient World. Starting with the first “proto Greeks”, the ...

Ancient Egyptians used to sit on the ground while eating, with one knee raised off the ground and the back unsupported. They ate three meals a day, one of which was a family meal. In addition, the dining table of the ancient Egyptians had its rituals in their daily meals. Bread and beer...

As we embark on a journey to explore the ancient worlds of Egypt and China, it is essential to understand the foundations upon which these civilizations were built. Both Egypt and China emerged as powerful civilizations around the same time, flourishing between 3000 and 2000 BCE. While geographicall...

The goddess Isis is certainly one of the most well-known among the Egyptian pantheon. However, she is not among the oldest deities. Her name first appears in the Pyramid Texts around 2350 BCE. Despite having chapels dedicated to her, notably from the New Kingdom in the sanctuaries of other gods like...

Ancient Egyptians used to sit on the ground while eating, with one knee raised off the ground and the back unsupported. They ate three meals a day, one of which was a family meal. In addition, the dining table of the ancient Egyptians had its rituals in their daily meals. Bread and beer...

The splendor of ancient Egyptian civilization has captivated historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts for centuries. One aspect that stands out prominently in the cultural tapestry of ancient Egypt is the pervasive use of makeup. Beyond mere adornment, makeup in ancient Egypt held multifaceted si...

Lately, there’s been a surge in popularity surrounding a Blue Egyptian Plant used in skincare routines. This regimen has proven effective in combating aging signs for numerous women. According to its creators, they say this Blue Egyptian Plant is 4 times better than Botox. Have you ever fel...