When we think of Ancient Egypt, towering pyramids, resplendently painted tombs, and majestic temples come to mind. And of course – the Nile! But beside the river, and beyond the grand stone monuments — thrived a lush and fragrant world of gardens, trees,...
By Laura Ranieri Roy Could an Undisturbed Tomb of an Egyptian King Finally Be Found? Could the untouched tomb of a great Egyptian king, complete with treasures and an intact mummy, finally be uncovered? Could Thutmose II—the sickly husband of Hatshepsut and father of...
By Laura Ranieri Roy This past August, I was invited to be an Egypt expert on a new Fox Nation documentary, Tales of Terror: Curse of King Tut. This series, premiering on Fox Nation Thursday, October 31, 2024, explores one of history’s most haunting mysteries—the...
By Laura Ranieri Roy Stunning tombs and temples, villages untouched by time, and Akhenaten’s lost city Maybe you’ve been to Egypt before. Maybe not. Perhaps your dream is to stand before the Giza Pyramids and walk through the Valley of the Kings, enter the famous tomb...
The National Museum of Brazil & Egyptian Antiquities Rise from the Ashes By Laura Ranieri Roy I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Although I was there to visit with friends, enjoy the gorgeous beaches and abundant flora and...
