Sideways, Stiff and Striding: Why did the Egyptians draw that way?

Sideways, Stiff and Striding: Why did the Egyptians draw that way?

Mar 25, 2022

A few questions answered on Art Ancient Egyptian Art Style by Laura Ranieri Roy In Ancient Egypt, there were no “art galleries”. There was little or no “artistic expression” – art based on the artist’s own feelings or personal thoughts. There were, however, craftsmen...
The Whys of Wonderful Things

The Whys of Wonderful Things

Mar 3, 2022

By Laura Ranieri Roy _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mysteries around Tutankhamun’s Great Legacy – 100 years after the tomb discovery Tutankhamun was a minor king. Very minor. He ruled Egypt for...
Who were the Black Pharaohs?

Who were the Black Pharaohs?

Feb 23, 2022

By Francois & Laura Roy Who were the Black pharaohs that became the 25th Dynasty of Egypt? What did they accomplish and what is their legacy? For a short time in the 8th century BCE, their dominant presence was felt from what is now Khartoum north to the shores of...
My First Visit to ROM’s Egyptian Collection

My First Visit to ROM’s Egyptian Collection

Feb 12, 2022

by Natalie Wong I have always been fascinated by the mysterious ancient Egyptian culture. Since becoming the Marketing Assistant of Ancient Egypt Alive, I have been eager to learn more about the history and culture of this ancient civilization. So, I sought out...
Some Hidden Delights of Cairo

Some Hidden Delights of Cairo

Jan 21, 2022

Two wonderful secrets from my many visits by Laura Ranieri Roy I love Cairo. It invigorates me. It awakens all my senses – the blast of car horns and Muezzin’s call to prayer over tinny loudspeakers. The soaring, spiraling 10,000 and more minarets that pierce...