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,...
    The Grand Egyptian Museum: GEM of the Giza Plateau Revealed

    The Grand Egyptian Museum: GEM of the Giza Plateau Revealed

    Mar 10, 2023

    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

    Feb 13, 2023

                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...