Tag: Ancient Egypt

The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb refers to the supposed curse that was said to have been placed on the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh…

Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in history, known for its rich culture, powerful pharaohs, and impressive architectural achievements. However, probably…

Ancient Egyptians believed in numerous superstitions and beliefs about cats. Cats were considered magical creatures that provided people with innumerable benefits. Not surprisingly, the ancient…

Ancient Egyptian priests were the religious leaders of the ancient Egyptian people. They served as intermediaries between the people and the gods and were responsible…

One of the most popular forms of entertainment in ancient Egypt was music. Musicians often performed for the pharaoh and his court, and music was…

Crocodile Mummies According to the Smithsonian, ancient Egyptians hunted crocodiles for the sole purpose of turning them into mummies. That’s right. In ancient Egypt, embalmers…

The following article, published in 1914, talks about the discovery of underground homes in Nebraska and what was found inside the “wallows.” What was most…

The following article, originally published in 1913, compares the ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut to the suffragettes of the time. Indeed, the queen did have to…

Ancient Egyptian mummies would be ground up and used for making paint. It is fascinating and gross at the same time — immortality in art,…

Imagine going up into the attic and finding a mummy stashed away in a box. I’d be freaking ecstatic, as was the Peabody Museum when…