Aug 7, 2026
Six Ways Egypt Left Its Mark on Ancient Greece By Laura Ranieri Roy They often say “it all began in Egypt. Amen to that. Or should I say Amun! I concur – There are so many traditions, ideas, architectural firsts, engineering marvels, breakthroughs in science,...
Jul 3, 2026
The Pioneers Who Helped Shape American Egyptology Two hundred and fifty years ago, as the newly independent United States celebrated its birth in 1776, there were no American excavations in Egypt. No American museums filled with pharaohs. No university Egyptology...
Apr 9, 2026
Storms, Secrets, and Splendour: from Alexandria to Abu Simbel! By Laura Ranieri Roy I just returned from an epic journey across Egypt — the full sweep of the country, from north to south, over more than 15 days. Not just me, I should say. I led a group of 16 intrepid...
Dec 2, 2025
Highlights and personal moments from our 2025 small-group journey By Laura Ranieri Roy This past October-November, with a group of 12 intrepid travellers, we truly did it all. Was it life-changing? Yes, I think for some it was! At times it was exhausting… but it was...
Sep 4, 2025
By Laura Ranieri Roy, Egyptologist Modern Egyptians, like many of us, have a serious sweet tooth. But did you know the ancients did too? 3,500 years ago, of course, there was no refined sugar to rot their teeth—just sand to wear them down. But luscious cakes and...
Jul 21, 2025
Rituals, Renewals and Revelry Along the Nile by Laura Ranieri Roy Think of kicking up your heels, sipping copious amounts of beer, indulging in heavy carbs, and dancing the night away as a modern phenomenon? Well, think again! The ancient Egyptians were well ahead of...
