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ANCIENT EGYPT  

After the death of Tutankhamun and his successor, Ay, Horemheb, the commander of the Army became Pharaoh.

Egypt, with its pyramids and other mysteries, is one of the most intriguing places on Earth. Here are some interesting facts that I've learned about Egypt.

The old Hollywood depiction of ancient leaders of nations makes them appear to be the stereotypical dominant male with their wives taking a backseat role. Using Jung's theories on the minds of men (and women), we'd be smart to look at male leaders in a reverse way...

As opposed to many other ancient cultures, women in Ancient Egypt enjoyed many of the same freedoms and rights of women in the United States today. Here is an overview of Egyptian society, and what a woman's place was considered.

This research paper describes the developing of the Egyptian civilization and their culture.

An essay about the similarities and differences between Ancient Greece and Egypt

A look into the origination of monotheism. It actually was first brought about in Egypt, by Akhenaton the worship of the sun god Aten.

Top Ten Places To Visit In Egypt

Hatshepsut was one of Egypt's most prosperous and longest-reigning monarchs. So why haven't we learned about her before?

A research paper for Art History I on the ancient funerary process of the Egyptians.

This article shares information on ancient Egypt's most notable pharaohs.

Learn a few more details behind the powerful Egyptian empire.

This article deals with family life in ancient Egypt and how it was different, or similar, to ours today.

Get to know the importance of perfume in ancient Egypt, and how the making of this unique product became an art form in those times.

Herodotus once described Egypt as "a gift of the Nile," and much has been written about the history of Ancient Egypt.

Some cats live pretty cushy lives in today's society. They are often loved and treated as valuable family members by the people who live with and care for them. But in ancient Egypt cats were more than beloved family members.

It is very insulting and demeaning for a person in the know to watch a television documentary on ancient Egypt because...

some insights into history's depiction of women inm an cient Egypt

This article shares information about Egypt's military development.

Magic was a very important part of life for all Egyptians. They used it to heal and to gain secret knowledge throughout all periods of Egyptian history.

Ancient Egypt. Once a center of trade and comerece in the then known world, Egypt was now reduced to a being a province of Greece, under Alexander the Great. But when Alexander died, what happened to Egypt?

They say that "Man fears time...but that time fears the Pyramids." This is true because the Great Pyramids of Giza are the last of all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remain.

Famed throughout the ancient world for her outstanding beauty, Akhenaten's queen Nefertiti remains the one of the most well known and mysterious queens of ancient Egypt.

A great deal of wrangling goes on among scholars regarding the "race" of Egyptians both ancient and modern. "Afrocentrist" and "Eurocentrists" have long sought to lay claim to the history of Egypt. This paper explains why both groups are wrong.

Egypt is very foreign to Americans and Europeans. With a few insights, you can travel almost like one of them instead of like an outsider.

For a little taste of ancient Egypt, and a viewing of one of the largest private collections of Egyptian artifacts, visit the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, CA.

Egypt's ancient culture is fascinating to learn about. There are two great exhibitions in Chicago that can enlighten you about life in Egypt 5,000 years ago.

Tombs of a butler and priest were discovered in Egypt today.

Bargaining is a fun way to meet and deal with locals on their terms in middle east.

The Battle of Actium in 31 BC brought an end to the Roman Republic and the pharaohs of Egypt. This battle is a watershed moment in human history.

History doesn't have to be boring for children. There are many fun lesson on the internet that will help you child realize that history is full of adventure and excitement.

You learn something new everyday. I learned two things today; one about coffee and enemas, and one about myself.

Those interested in ancient Egyptian history will be delighted at the latest news in the field of Egyptology. Experts carrying out work in Egypt believe they have discovered the mummy of the legendary Hatshepsut, the most well known female pharaoh, reports the BBC.

King Tut has been brought back to life again after 3000 years. This image was derived from sculpted and painted portraits of the young king done during his lifetime. 3D computer modeling techniques were then employed to reproduce this likeness of the young pharaoh.

She may not be as well known as Cleopatra but the legend of Hatshepsut's rise to power in ancient Egypt is the making of Hollywood movies.

An explaination and insight into the history behind Passover as well as a look at how the holiday is celebrated today.

Passover is the Jewish celebration of freedom. It commemorates the Exodus story of the Jews' escaping slavery in Egypt to find their Promised Land. It is a celebration steeped in symbolism and ritual.

The role of women is important and well respected in Egyptian civilization, perhaps more than Mesopotamian. The Epic of Gilgamesh and other documents recognize the importance women.

This paper is an attempt to delineate the process whereby the Israelites gained autonomy.

Choosing and using gold piercing body jewelry

When Moses learns that he is not really an Egyptian prince, but the son of lowly Hebrew slaves, he sets out to know his true heritage and in doing so sets himself against the house in which he was reared. Love, intrigue, death, triumph and agony ensue.

The ancient Egyptian world underwent many changes in the first through the fifth centuries C.E. Greek and Roman influences as well as Christian beliefs can be found in artwork of the era as well as loyalty to ancient ideas of the after-life.

This articles shares information on the practices of ancient Egypt and how they are still practiced, in part, today.

In ancient Egypt, scarabs were considered magical and were used as a theme to make jewelry and amulets that were believed to protect the wearer from evil. You can make your own scarab to wear or use as a key chain.

It may seem hard to believe today, but the highlight of existence for every ancient Egyptian was his death and burial.

Ancient Egyptians basically are the civilization who embraced the Egyptian culture. However, they never recognized the theory of race in the early ages as it is used presently.

Are you interested in researching or exploring the ancient civilizations of Greece, Egypt, and the Americas? Do you want to converse with Socrates in the Agora?

Although these ancient dogs were associated with both Egyptian royalty and Bedouin nomadicism, salukis make sharp, noble pets for us modern folk. Don't let your lack of acquaintance with the breed prevent you from exploring saluki adoption.

Although not originally planned, my visit to Rome became one of the highlights of my trip backpacking Europe. The city is enormous, gorgeous and though ancient, brimming with life.

A look at the truth of ancient African societies and their contributions to society.