Jan 5, 2021
A Treasure Trove of Mummies, Coffins – and a Kushite Pyramidion by Laura Ranieri Roy “We have never stopped in the face of Corona”. This inspiring motto is the title of a booklet about the Grand Egyptian Museum, that long-anticipated treasure that should – in...
Sep 22, 2020
British Museum mummy show breathes life into ROM after lockdown. By Laura Ranieri A priest’s spectacular golden mask. A temple singer with three stunning, ornate nested coffins. A roman baby who was given a lavish burial. At the British Mummies show opening this week...Apr 17, 2020
20 Days of Tut Treasures. Day 7: The Anubis Shrine. Ah yes, one of my favourites as a dog lover. It is a stunning painted black wooden statue of the famous Anubis,, God of mummification and the afterlife that Carter found guarding the entrance to Tut’s Treasury....Apr 17, 2020
These stunning gold sandals were just one of 42 pairs King Tut had in his tomb. About 80 pairs of footwear altogether, (just a few less than the average fashionista these days). If you’re wondering, Tut was a about a size 8 or 9 shoe. These particular golden...Apr 15, 2020
20 Days of Tut. Day 5: Tutankhamun’s Ceremonial Trumpets, silver and bronze. The bronze (copper) trumpet was found by Carter in the antechamber while the slightly larger silver trumpet was found in the burial chamber. What’s most amazing these ancient...
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