Newly Opened Tombs in Luxor

Newly Opened Tombs in Luxor

Aug 17, 2023

Newly Opened Tombs in Luxor By Laura Ranieri Roy By guest contributor, Egyptologist and photographer Sharon Davidson  These two richly decorated tombs were opened in September 2019, but due to COVID I was only able to visit them recently.  The ticket was originally...
Hair of the Pharaohs

Hair of the Pharaohs

Jul 21, 2023

Hair and moustaches in Ancient Egypt By Laura Ranieri Roy Did ancient Egyptians have fancy hair stylists and barbers – even at the dawn of their civilization? Was it considered cool to follow the latest trends set by the kings and the elite? What about having groomed...
Ramses the Great & The Gold of the Pharaohs – in Paris

Ramses the Great & The Gold of the Pharaohs – in Paris

May 23, 2023

Pharaonic Glories Conquer the City of Light by Laura Ranieri Roy Tutankhamun’s treasures may now be grounded for eternity, but the wonders of Egypt are still traveling the world. Now the banner is held not by the boy king, but by Ramses II, the greatest most powerful...
Hathor Temple of Denderah: Egypt’s Most Stunning Temple

Hathor Temple of Denderah: Egypt’s Most Stunning Temple

Apr 16, 2023

by Laura Ranieri Roy “I felt that I was in the sanctuary of the arts and sciences…Never did the labour of man show me the human race in such a splendid point of view. In the ruins of Tentyra [ Roman for Dendera] the Egyptians appeared to me giants.” Vivant Denon,...