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The Wonders of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

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…

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7 Ancient Egyptian Cat Superstitions and Beliefs

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…

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The Lives of Ancient Egyptian Priests

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…

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What Ancient Egyptians Did for Fun

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…

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Ancient Egypt – Mummified Crocodiles, Tattoos, and Cinderella

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…

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People Who Lived in Underground Prairie Homes in Nebraska 3500 Years Ago

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…

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Ancient Egypt’s Queen Hatshepsut was Called a Militant Suffragette

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…

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Mummies Ground Up For Paint For Pictures

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

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Mummy Found In Attic Of Peabody Museum Yale

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…

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Malignant Mummy Banished By British, Sent To U.S. On Titanic

And so the curse of the mummy begins! What is interesting about this report of a cursed mummy is the claim that it was sent…

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