The Grand Egyptian Museum: GEM of the Giza Plateau Revealed

The Grand Egyptian Museum: GEM of the Giza Plateau Revealed

by Laura Ranieri Roy Soaring, gleaming – elegantly modern and refined. A repository of the greatest archaeological treasures in the world. I am speaking of course about the Grand Egyptian Museum – the GEM — a wondrous edifice that now rises at the foot of the...
The Mysterious tomb(s) of Ay: Tutankhamun’s successor

The Mysterious tomb(s) of Ay: Tutankhamun’s successor

            We are thrilled to feature the beautiful photography and commentary of our friend Egyptologist Sharon Davidson in this guest blog about the tombs of Ay. Ay is an interesting character. He may have been a brother or...
Everything Old is New Again: Travel to Egypt in 2023 and 2024

Everything Old is New Again: Travel to Egypt in 2023 and 2024

Highlights of our Recent Egypt Tour – And Why To Travel to Egypt Soon! By Laura Ranieri Roy It is a very special time in Egypt. I will even venture to say, the most special, perhaps, since after Tutmania hit in the 1920s with Carter’s tomb discovery. With a...
Dogs in Ancient Egypt: Cherished in Antiquity, Abused Today.

Dogs in Ancient Egypt: Cherished in Antiquity, Abused Today.

The truth about the plight of dogs in Egypt by Laura Ranieri The common people, elites and even the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt would likely be horrified at the plight of dogs in Egypt today. Once revered as gods (Anubis& Wepwawet) and cherished as dear pets, today...
Channeling the Magic of Ptah and Sekhmet at Karnak Temple

Channeling the Magic of Ptah and Sekhmet at Karnak Temple

The Ptah Temple at Karnak – where the spooky Sekhmet statue stands in her shrine. By Laura Ranieri Roy Hidden in a remote area of Karnak Temple, the Ptah Temple precinct holds magical delights for those who seek it out. Originally built by Thutmosis III, it is a...