The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus dates to the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. Introduction The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (RMP;...
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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...
A review of the gender role of women in Egypt from the Ancient to the Coptic period....
The need to preserve the body and provide for daily needs in the afterlife was essential. Introduction...
Ancient Egyptians leveraged a massive shipping, mining, and farming economy to propel their civilization forward. Following notes...
They believed that an ongoing cycle of decay, death, and rebirth was what provided for the eternal...
Hierarchical society flourished in ancient Egypt largely because of the central cultural principle of ma’at. A Hierarchy...
Crimes were prosecuted by officials whose tasks were not exclusively judicial, but administrative as well. In ancient...
Preparing tombs correctly was a common theme in ancient Egyptian texts. Why Prepare for Death? The ancient...
This eerie chamber is one of several “megatombs” discovered last year at Saqqara. Twenty miles south of...
The Periplus is an astonishing record of travel and trade in the ancient world. Introduction The Periplus of...
The ancient Egyptians used the distinctive script known today as hieroglyphs for almost 4,000 years. Papyrus The...
The Egyptians took advantage of the natural cyclical flooding pattern of the Nile. Introduction The civilization of ancient...
The world’s obsession with Ancient Egypt and mummies goes back to Roman times. In November 1922, when...