The history and character of gardens in ancient Egypt depended upon the Nile and the network of canals that drew water...
Egypt
The plotters succeeded in killing the pharaoh but failed to establish Pentawer on the throne. Introduction The Harem...
Examining the circulation of ancient chemical knowledge. Egypt It appears that Egyptian craftsmanship had mastered specific procedures...
Landscapes changed dramatically with new social structures. By Dr. Benjamin T. PenningtonVisiting Fellow in GeoarchaeologyUniversity of Southampton...
Though life in today’s world is very fast-paced and forward-thinking, history will always have a role to...
Ptolemy I’s navy originally consisted of the forces left behind by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE....
By the Eighteenth Dynasty during the New Kingdom, the Medjay were an elite paramilitary police force. Introduction...
Ramesses III was assassinated in the Harem conspiracy led by his secondary wife Tiye and her eldest...
What was considered dangerous and in need of censoring changed over time. Censorship in Imperial Rome Overview...
He addresses religious issues and cultural differences frequently throughout his Histories. Introduction Herodotus’ section of his Histories on burial in ancient Egypt (Book...
We seek someone, or something, to blame for particularly shocking and terrifying events. Introduction Four months after...
Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, continues to captivate imaginations centuries after...
The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus dates to the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. Introduction The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (RMP;...
Contemporary Nubian heritage reflects the historical complexity and richness. Introduction Jada Pinkett Smith’s new Netflix documentary series on...
Of all the cradles of civilization, none have become so iconic as Ancient Egypt. Between fanciful stories...
Ancient Egyptians welcomed childbirth with ritual, using medico-magical spells, amulets, and various other objects. By Dr. Charlotte...
Although few of his works have survived, he is referenced extensively by later writers. Introduction Callimachus of Cyrene (l....
“Future generations will not believe it – A Roman soldier, bought and sold, bears stakes and arms...
They made acquisitions such a priority around that scholars began hiding their private libraries to prevent their...
Innovations introduced in chemical apparatus and experimental practice by ancient civilizations. Egypt From the First Dynasty (3150–2925...
Hatshepsut is one of the most powerful female rulers of the ancient world, if not the most...
Egyptian kings demonstrated centralized control and stability by maintaining a physical presence in cult locations. Introduction The...
A young woman stands in front of a mirror, applying dark eyeliner. She leans back to assess...
Herodotus actually deals with a wide array of animals throughout his work. Introduction The Greek historian Herodotus provides an accurate description...
A brief discussion of a few selected deities of various types to serve as a basic introduction...
Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs created a fascinating foundation for their unique society. Introduction When most people think...
Ancient Egyptian mortuary texts represent an ongoing, ever-evolving tradition. Introduction Given the number of tombs, mortuary temples,...
The earliest burials known from Egypt were simple pits scooped out of the desert sand. Introduction Little...
Bureaucracy is not a modern invention; it was conceived by the Egyptians over 5,000 years ago. Introduction...
Jean-François Champollion’s obsession with hieroglyphs began around 1801. A Forgotten Script Hieroglyphs dominated the landscape of the...