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Egyptology at Stonehenge
Egyptology at Stonehenge is maybe about some cultural travellers that never was so stupid that they stopped to ask questions. Or mayby its about Egyptology and Egyptologists, I don't know - maybe best to read and find out?
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A Passion for Pyramids - Part II
The second part of this article examining The Great Pyramids of Giza.
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Archaeology: A Bestselling Phenomenon?
From Indiana Jones to Relic Hunter, archaeology is a hot topic in popular culture. Books are no different. From the turn of the century until today, writers have been using archaeologists and what they study as subjects for stories.
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Book of the Dead
The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an illustrated collection of magic spells and formulas, was written on papyrus scrolls and placed in tombs to help the dead proceed to the afterlife.
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Egytology <i>More than a job. . .</i>
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Gods, Graves, and Scholars by C.W. Ceram
A review of the book that helped to inspire Dr. Roosevelt's work in archaeology.
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Recent Discoveries
This article contains two extracts describing recent archaeological finds. Many people want to know about current and near future oppurtunities in Egyptology-Are there still things to discover? This article should help them make up their minds!
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Egypt's Nubian Pharaohs
The story of the discovery of the monuments and relics of the Nubian black rulers of ancient Egypt and an photographic guide to them.
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Ankhesenamun – Ancient Egypt's Lost Princess
Tutankhamen may conjure the most readily iconic images associated with Egypt's ancient past but his wife, Ankhesenamun, also has a story to tell.
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Controversy over the Book of Abraham
In 1966, the scrolls that Joseph Smith used to produce the Book of Abraham were uncovered in a New York museum. These scrolls contain the Breathing Permit of Hor.
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KV 64, Another Tomb in the Valley?
With the recent discovery of KV 63 near Tutankhamun's tomb, an anomaly found by radar back in 2000 is now being looked at more carefully.
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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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Elizabeth Peters & Barbara Michaels
The characters and books of Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels.
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Ramesses II's "Little" Temple
When Ramesses II failed to establish himself as a great military leader with a victory over the Hittites, he turned to building and eventually created two breathtaking temples at Abu Simbel.
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Mysteries Cover Vast Areas of Interest
A weekly comprehensive look at mystery fiction of all types. A place for true mystery lovers.
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The Splendors of Ancient Egypt
This article is about an archaeological study tour of ancient Egypt.
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Napoleon Bonapartes Egyptian Propaganda Campaign
Revolutionary France's concerns with their arch political and economic rival, England, moved her to consider furthering colonial and strategic opportunities in Egypt.
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Blake and Mortimer Graphic Novels
The adventures of Blake and Mortimer are finally available again in English in a new series of graphic novels from Cinebook Publishing.
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Book Review – Spyology by Five Mile Press
Hidden codes, secret identities, double agents, surveillance techniques, spy gadgets and more are explained in this fun look at the world of international espionage.
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New Tutankhamun London Exhibition
In 1972 over 1.7m people visited the 'King Tut' exhibition in London, to see the golden treasures of Egypt's boy pharaoh. In November 2007 Tutankhamun returns to London
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November 22: Major Historical Events & Birthdays
November 22 is the anniversary of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, the birth of the Internet, and the openign of King Tut's tomb.
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Pen Names
Many authors choose to write under several different names or pseudonyms. Sometimes, the discovery comes as a surprise to the reader.
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The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
Ancient mummies that turn out to be recent murder victims. Medical Examiners that fall in love with Catholic priests. Gerritsen's latest novel contains surprising twists.
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Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos – A Review
The heroine of the series, Theodosia, takes on Ancient Egyptian curses, but who will take on the one-dimensional characters?
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American Gothic Romance Authors
The 1960s and 1970s were the decades of the gothic romance in the US and in Great Britain. In the US, VIrginia Coffman, Phyllis Whitney and Barbara Michaels reigned
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An Egyptian Healing Garden
Drawing on centuries of wisdom the people of Egypt felt that you could heal body and mind with herbs, fruit and vegetables.
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Early Egyptian Soldiers
The army of the Middle Kingdom (2055 - 1650 BC) was an infantry force - horses had not yet been introduced to Egypt.
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How Did the Rosetta Stone Help Egyptologists?
Discovering the Rosetta-Stone was pivotal in unraveling inscriptions found on ancient monuments from Alexandria to Abu Simbel
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Lost Egyptian Tomb Found by Archaologists
Originally excavated in 1880, this 3,500 year old necropolis was lost beneath the shifting sands of Egypt, but has now been found thanks to Belgian scientists.
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Metal Midases Part 2
Another delve into the minds and careers of some very important people in the history of extreme metal.
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Osiris the God of Egyptian Resurrection
Osiris may have been an early Egyptian king whose triumphs inspired myth and legends that eventually portrayed him as a god who defied death and represented eternal life.
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The Savants of Napoleon's Egyptian Expedition
When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, his army was accompanied by 167 intellectuals and scholars known as savants. Savant is a French term and means 'knowing.'
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Thomas Young (1773 – 1829)
Thomas Young was a famous English polymath whose scientific investigations helped unravel the mysteries of sight, light, mechanics, energy, physiology and Egyptology.
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Wizardology - a Review
From Candlewick Press, children's books about wizards, dragons, pirates, pharoahs and mythology. Pop ups, pull outs and folklore for older children.
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Ancient Civilization Cultures In Metal
Many bands draw on the mystic and ancient histories of civilizations past, whose pastimes, beliefs and philosophies seem alien to a modern culture.
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Four Top Death Metal Albums
These are some records of festering death metal genius that may not be on everyone's top 10 lists, but are classics in their own right.
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Must See Places in Egypt
The two temples at Abu Simbel are amongst the most magnificent in the world.
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Egypt's Buried Treasure
When the Priests of Amen hid the mummies of their pharaohs from tomb robbers in the 20th Dynasty, they did the job so well the tombs remained hidden until the 1800s.
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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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