The Washington Postadded this to Post Editors' PicksEgypt Crocodiles were so revered in ancient Egypt that they were hunted, killed and mummifiedThe Washington Post - By Michael E. RuaneOne day several thousand years ago, an Egyptian mummy supplier crept up on a wild crocodile and bashed it with a club, fracturing its skull and killing it. The animal was quickly taken to be processed.
FOX Businessadded this to IndustriesAirbnb Airbnb helps 'Downtown Abbey' fans hobnob with the real-life CrawleysFOX Business - James LeggateIf you ever thought you’d fit in with the characters on “Downton Abbey," now’s your chance to rub elbows with the family that really owns the property. Highclere Castle, the real “Downton Abbey,” will
Chris Mavadded this to Archaeology and HistoryArchaeology DNA Offers Clues to Denisovans’ Appearancearchaeology.org JERUSALEM, ISRAEL—The Guardian reports that researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have produced a portrait of a young Denisovan woman …
Natasja Athertonadded this to Everything HistoryHistory Was Ramesses II really that great?historyextra.com - Amir Adhamy Emma Slattery Williams considers whether the fêted pharaoh – master builder, war hero and peace broker – was actually a brilliant propagandist who …
Nelda Garrettadded this to To ReadScience (India) 10 Facts About Medicine That Can Open Your Eyesboredpanda.com - Brittany Rennas, MD The human body, as well as the world of medicine, will never stop surprising us. Who could ever think that the first tests for pregnancy already …
Michael Hinsleyadded this to Arabia/Islam/Moor.Egypt 10 Interesting Facts About EgyptU.S. News & World Report - U.S. News Staff Located on the northeast corner of Africa, Egypt is home to one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations, with a unified kingdom first …
Passionfish12added this to ALL THINGS ANCIENTMetropolitan Museum of Art Scarab Bracelet of Wah | Middle Kingdom | The Metmetmuseum.org Hayes, William C. 1953. Scepter of Egypt I: A Background for the Study of the Egyptian Antiquities in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: From the …
Mikayla Smeyadded this to American StudiesEgypt Mystery box from Tutankhamun’s ‘cursed tomb’ opened for first time ever on camerathescottishsun.co.uk - Harry Pettit A MYSTERIOUS box found in the tomb of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun has been opened for the first time on camera. The 3,500-year-old …
BBC NewsVictorian Era Manchester CT scans reveal secrets of Egyptian mummiesBBC NewsNew technology is being used to study mummies from ancient Egypt. Body scanners at Manchester Children's Hospital are being employed during out of hours periods to study the ceremonial remains in a less
Liz Clementsadded this to TravelTutankhamun Discover Tutankhamun's treasures in this must-see Paris exhibitionVogue Paris (FR) - Vogue Paris British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb on November 4, 1922. This event would change the course of art history, bringing the …
CJBadded this to #All things LegoLego Random set of the day: The Valley of the Kingsbrickset.com Today's random set is 5919 The Valley of the Kings, released in 1998. It's one of 21 Adventurers sets produced that year. It contains 164 pieces and …
Board Games Kickstarters of the Week: 9/16boardgamequest.com - Tony Mastrangeli Autumn is just about here as September keeps rolling on by. I’ve noticed that the days are getting shorter…I’m not a fan. On the plus side, it’s more …
BroadwayWorld.comadded this to BroadwayWorld.comEgypt VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Sing 'When You Believe'broadwayworld.com - Stage Tube THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, …
The Points Guyadded this to NewsAmerican Express How I spent a semester living at a Hilton with just 320k pointsthepointsguy.com - Carissa Rawson Oh, university. The carefree, stay-up-late-sleep-all-day bonanza of our youth. Where you can sleep on the floor, in a cot or inside somebody’s trunk …
The Scottish Sunadded this to The Scottish SunCairo Enjoy the ultimate Egyptian adventure in the land of the Pharohsthescottishsun.co.uk - Kevin Kelly IT’S the land of the pyramids, pharaohs, temples, incredible treasures, and offers an amazing gateway to ancient times. It also has the magnificent …
jhaadded this to Image And ArtBronze Age Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs | Second Intermediate Period | The Metmetmuseum.org Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1920–22 Dimensions: L. 1.5 × W. 1.1 × H. 0.7 cm (9/16 × 7/16 × 1/4 in.)
Icon version of the Flipboard logoPenn Penn Museumsmithsonianmag.com - www.smithsonianmag.com You can find us right across the street from Franklin Field A “must see” destination that invites you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt, Rome, …
Board Games Kolossal Games Running Omen: Heir to the Dunes Card Game Kickstartertabletopgamingnews.com - www.tabletopgamingnews.com The next in the Omen Saga of cards games from Kolossal Games is up on Kickstarter now. Omen: Heir to the Dunes, as one would expect, takes you to the …
Maniam Govindanadded this to TravelEiffel Tower 7 Mysteries Behind the World's Most Iconic Tourist Attractions That Many Aren't Aware Oftheepochtimes.com - Robert Jay Watson For many of us, getting a chance to witness monuments like the Eiffel Tower or Mount Rushmore are once-in-a-lifetime experiences. However, while …
Johndavidadded this to Check OutAncient History 15 Mysteries About Ancient Egypt Science Can't Explainboredpanda.com - Nancy Jacob The history of ancient Egypt is a permanent attraction for contemporaries. It captivates with the charm of the mysteries and enigmas that are waiting …
All That's Interestingadded this to A Scientific Illustration Egypt Anubis: The Ancient Egyptian God That Inspired The Sacrifice Of 8 Million Dogsallthatsinteresting.com - Hannah McKennett All ancient civilizations had a god of death. For Ancient Egypt, that god was Anubis, the jackal-headed figure who oversaw mummification and judged …
Daily Kosadded this to Daily Kos TrendingEgypt IAN:Thursday 9/12/2019 The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum San Jose, Cadailykos.com - art ah zen for Itzl Alert Network In the scenic little city of San Jose, Ca there is a museum dedicated to Egyptian art and artifacts. It is the The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. I …
South China Morning Post added this to StyleMadonna From the Ambanis to Madonna – the 7 most epic sibling rivalries of all timeSouth China Morning Post - Business Insider Since the days of Cain and Abel, sibling rivalries have dotted history in many shapes and forms.Some siblings sue each other over money or …
Chris Mavadded this to Archaeology and HistoryIcon version of the Flipboard logoArchaeology Connecticut Skeletons Identified as 19th-Century Immigrantsarchaeology.org NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT—The Middletown Press reports that the skeletons of four people discovered in the same grave shaft during construction work in …
rlbutlerlladded this to MY TRAVEL STUFFItaly 10 Best Places to Visit in Italy (That Aren’t Venice, Florence, or Rome)My Modern Met - Jessica StewartRich with history, culture, and great food, it’s no wonder that Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In 2018 alone, 14.5 million American tourists came to enjoy the splendors
KQEDadded this to KQEDEgypt 5 Unexpected Things to Do in the Bay Area This Weekendkqed.org - Carly Severn Looking for things to do in the Bay Area this weekend? After all it’s September, and the sunny warmth of the Bay Area summer (i.e., everyone else’s …
Pittsburgh, PA Largest Exhibition Of Mummies Arrives In Pittsburgh Under Heavy Securitycbslocal.com - Meghan Schiller The exhibit features 125 real mummies and other ancient artifacts and more than 4,500 years of history. The mummies traveled 2,000 miles to …
Karsten Bruun Qvistadded this to TravEgypt Egypt opens 2 ancient tombs for visitors in Luxor after restorationglobaltimes.cn A man takes photos in the Theban Tomb 286 in Luxor, Egypt, on Sept. 8, 2019. The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced on Sunday the opening of …
tmaboyousefadded this to New Egypt Is Shining Cairo 5-Day Egypt Itinerary for Cairo and the Pyramidstheblondeabroad.com Egypt had been at the top of my bucket list for ages, but I was worried about traveling there solo, especially as a woman. While I’ve been dying to …
Egypt Update 3: New Unlocked Content · Omen: Heir to the Duneskickstarter.com - www.kickstarter.com All or nothing. This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Fri, September 20 2019 3:59 AM UTC +00:00. Fast-paced tactical card-game …
