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Amazing Facts About Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian medicine
This article explains the methods used by Ancient Egyptian doctors.
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Ancient Egyptian Medicine
Crude by today's standards, the physicians of Ancient Egypt were nevertheless revolutionary in their study of the human anatomy and the healing of illness and disease.
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Cleopatra - Egypt's Last Pharoah
This article is a biography of Cleopatra, who became Queen of Egypt at the age of 18 and committed suicide at the age of 39.
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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Provides an overview of daily life in ancient Egypt. Examines housing, clothing, hairstyles, food and drink, harvesting, beer-making, and toys
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Deir el-Medina
The workers who built the royal tombs and decorated them with beautiful artwork and hieroglyphs, lived together in a walled town called Deir el-Medina.
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Female Physicians in Ancient Egypt
Women in Ancient Egypt were able to study and practice medicine alongside the men. Female physicians in Egypt were among the most respected in Egyptian history.
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Friday the 13th
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
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Learning in Ancient Egypt
Find out how children were educated in ancient Egypt.
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Let's Talk About Pyramids
Learn about Khufu's Pyramid at Giza and the sun boat found there in 1954.
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Mummification in Ancient Egypt
There are few images of Ancient Egypt more recognizable than that of the mummy. The ancient process of mummification was steeped in religion and ceremony.
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My Little Goddesses
In honour of <b>Pet Memorial Month</b> and our own <b>Pet Parade Event</b></a> here at <b>Suite101.com</b>, and because I love them so much, let me present to you my adored little goddesses - a.k.a Kelsey and Chloe, the kittens.
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Nefertiti by Author Michelle Moran
In this epic retelling, Moran brings to life the lives and fortunes of Nefertiti and her family, as well as the political and religious chaos in Egypt during her lifetime
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Principle Deities of Ancient Egypt
Religion guided every aspect of Egyptian life. Based on polytheism, the worship of many gods, they had as many as two thousand Gods and Goddesses.
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Scribe School
This article describes the education process boys had to go through to become scribes, and what that involved.
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Teach Ancient Egypt
This article details fun, educational ideas for hosting a party with an ancient Egyptian theme.
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The beginning of Ancient Egypt
This article explains and describes how the rule of the Pharoahs and the beginning of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation came about, in a way that would be understandable to (older) children.
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The Cat in Ancient Egypt
Appreciated for its wiles and prowess, and loved for its gentle nature, the cat became a central figure in Ancient egpytian life, art, and religion.
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The Great Sphinx
Find out what the Sphinx looks like, where it is located, and see if you can solve the famous riddle!
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The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx symbolizes the greatness of Ancient Egypt. As a guardian of the tombs of Valley of the Kings, its meaning is absolute; but its origins are questioned.
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The Hippopotamus in Ancient Egypt
The hippopotamus is a large and misunderstood animal. Once native to the Nile River, the Ancient Egyptians both feared and worshipped the often destructive creature.
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The Mathematics of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians possessed one of the earliest forms of mathematics, inspiring all mathematcal traditions that would follow in history.
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Thutmose I <i>The Commoner Come King</i>
Thutmose I, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Nile, History, Ancient History, 18th Dynasty
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What is a stela?
Definition of the glassary term stela
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All About Mummies
Learn about how ancient Egyptians prepared their dead for burial.
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Carob and Chocolate
Chocolate is touted for its flavonol antioxidants, but even raw or dark cocoa have ingredients that are unhealthy. Carob is a naturally sweet, caffeine-free substitute.
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Cleopatra: Queen of The Nile
The life, times and untimely death of of one of Egypt's most important and brilliant rulers.
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Hieroglyphics and the Rosetta Stone
This article explains what hieroglyphics are, who was able to learn to read and write them, and how the Rosetta Stone was used to "crack the code" of this ancient language.
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Make a Clay Tablet
Make a clay tablet like the Ancient Egyptians used to write on.
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The Story of the Ancient Coptic Language
Languages like the extinct Coptic tongue, though technically "dead," continue to give fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region where it flourished.
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Tutankhamun - An Ancient Murder Mystery?
Looks at the early death of King Tut and considers whether he could have been murdered and who gained power as a result.
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Egyptian Medical Treatments
Ancient Egyptian physicians took advantage of their available natural resources to help treat many common ailments and conditions.
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The Rosetta Stone
An ancient block of basalt, detailing the greatness of an Egyptian king, became the answer to the riddle of hieroglyphics.
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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Ancient Egypt shaped the gods, but later, the gods shaped Egypt.
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Art for the Blind in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City offers a variety of ways for the blind and visually impaired to experience visual art such as paintings and sculpture.
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Italy: Turin Travel Facts & Trivia
Tourists in Piemonte's capital can learn about Ancient Egypt, St Giovanni Bosco and Roman influence, or visit Juventus Football Club and the National Museum of Cinema.
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Proof of Mormon Scripture in Egypt
The Book of Abraham has never been used in research on Ancient Egypt, so why does the claim exist among the faithful that it has?
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Pyramids - Oh Holy Liberty
This third article in the serial about the Holy Family's flight to Egypt - is bringing us past the Pyramids of Giza, a bit side tracket to find out why the Statue of Liberty is an Egyptian farmer woman.
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Egyptian Shareware
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Making History Come Alive
Add some hands-on crafts to your kid's history lessons and you will have them begging to do more.
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Cairo, Egypt’s Vibrant Capital
Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.
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History of Quantity Cooking, The Early Empires: Part 1
A history of cooking and the transition between the Early Empires and the cooking of today. The first part researching the Early Empires and the beginning of cooking as we know it.
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Judith Tarr
This week's article is about the books of Historical and Epic Fantasy author Judith Tarr.
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Some Major Differences Between Kemetic Religion and Wicca
A look at the diffrences between Wicca and the Egyptian based religion of Kemetic
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Mastering Mummification - Part I
With the sequel to the 1999 Brendan Fraser flick, "The Mummy" about to hit movie screens nationwide, let's take this opportunity to talk about some of the facts behind the fiction of mummies.
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Hatshepsut's Temple
The temple of Hatshesut, the woman who assumed the title of Pharaoh, is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.
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Single Oil Look: Spikenard
Single Oil Look: Spikenard
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Solving the Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
Deciphering the Rosetta Stone opened up an understanding of the ancient Egyptians. The language of ancient Egypt had been a riddle to scholars for many hundreds of years. The Rosetta Stone solved the riddle.
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St. Petersburg Winter Palace
The architecturally minded can revel in the magnificence of the St. Petersburg Winter Palace, built between 1754 and 1762.
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