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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.
mummies • mummy • egypt • brier • embalming

The Takla Makan Mummies
Hundreds of desiccated bodies have been discovered in the Takla Makan desert of China. However, it's Tarim Basin area has yielded the most controversial finds.
takla makan mummies • takla makan • chinese mummies • ancient mummies • mummies of the tarim basin

How the Egyptians Made Mummies
Mummification was a process that involved many steps performed by specially trained Egyptian priests.
mummification • mummies • old kingdom • new kingdom • ancient egyptians

Mummies, Soap and Food
An Egyptian exhibition, mention in Coronation Street and the Ludlow Food Festival are just some of the items in this months article.
shropshire • foot and mouth • egyptian exhibition • coronation street • ludlow

The Cast and Crew Talk About "The Mummy Returns"
An interview with the cast and crew of Universal Pictures' "The Mumy Returns" on the making of the film. Includes quotes from writer/director Stephen Sommers and actors Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr and WWF Superstar, The Rock.
the mummy • horror • movie • interview • film

Halloween Recipes: Mummy Dogs
For this Halloween recipe, hot dogs are wrapped in refrigerated crescent rolls for a yummy mummy Halloween treat.
halloween recipes • halloween dinner ideas • easy halloween recipes • halloween dinner recipes • halloween dinner

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.
mummification • ancient egypt • mummies • canopic jars • embalming

Mummy Dearest
The North Carolina Museum of Art and the British Museum have teamed up to present seldom seen artifacts from one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
cairo museum • british museum • north carolina museum of art • "temples and tombs: treasures of egyptian art from • temple at soleb in nubia for amenhotep iii

Rob Cohen's The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Beyond bad acting and directorial mistakes, The Mummy has a steady plot that moves along with dramatic effects and great set design. Includes some spoilers.
the mummy: tomb of the dragon • emperor • rob cohen • brendan fraser • maria bello

Scooby Doo in Where's My Mummy?
A Cartoon Network TV release of the animated movie, Scooby Doo in Where's My Mummy?, that premiered in 2005 on DVD release done by Warner Bros. Pictures. 8/10
scooby doo • animated movie • warner bros. • mummy • family

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Review
The third Mummy film bombs without Rachel Weisz. Jet Li is a boring villain. Maria Bello is unconvincing as Fraser's wife. Isabella Leong and Luke Ford flop.
the mummy • tomb of the dragon emperor • new mummy film • brendan fraser • jet li

Doctor Who Series 1: Episodes 9&10
The Doctor and Rose in 1941 meet up with Captain Jack Harness, a time-travelling con-man, in a terrifying story that resounds with the phrase, "Are you my mummy?"
doctor who • the empty child • the doctor dances • stephen moffett • richard wilson

Egyptian Birthday Party Theme
If your child loves pyramids and mummies, then plan a fun and educational Egyptian themed birthday party.
egyptian birthday • kids birthday • birthday ideas • egyptian decorations • egyptian activities

Gran Canaria's Historical Villages
Agüimes is an ancient settlement rich in history and archaeological sites, local religious festivals, museums and infamous for the yearly carnival celebrations.
aguimes gran canaria • rural accommodation in canaries • rural hotel • museums gran canaria • carnaval

Inca Burial Etiquette
Inca burial practices, which included preparation for the afterlife, were linked to their religious beliefs.
inca burial • afterlife • sun • funeral • temple of the sun

Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Ancient Egypt shaped the gods, but later, the gods shaped Egypt.
ancient egypt • egyptian religion • godesses • gods • osiris

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.
ancient • egypt • civilisation • nile • palestine

Touring Milan’s Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco, home of the Dukes of Milan, was designed and decorated by Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Today the castle is the perfect home for the city's museums.
touring milan italy • castello sforzesco museums • dukes of milan • donato bramant • leonardo da vinci

Cobalt Green: Art Meets Science
In which we discuss the connections between art and science and focus on a pigment invented in 1780 by Swedish chemist Sven Rinmann.
pigment • cobalt green • sven rinmann • swedish chemist • university of washington

Early Outlook for Oscar 2000 Nominations
It's not too early to look at what films from the first part of 1999 stand a chance to be major Oscar contenders in March of 2000 at the next Academy Awards.
major oscar contenders march 2000 academy awards • 1999 • stanley kubrick final film eyes wide shut • the blair witch project • the full monty

Maternity Fashion Tips
An overview of how and why maternity clothing can help pregnant women feel comfortable and look fashionable, including sizing advice and must-have purchases.
maternity fashion • maternity style • designer maternity denim • maternity jeans • pregnancy clothes

History For Young Readers
It can be a little dismaying to find history books for the very young. Here are a few suggestions.
history books for young readers • history books • easy readers • nonfiction and young readers

On Halloween, All the Monster Movies Come Out
An abbreviated listing of some of the goodies showing between now and Wednesday morning.
halloween • movies • monster movies • schedule • classic

Helping Kids to Understand Divorce
There are a wide variety of books for children that aim to explain the issue of divorce and help children to understand the feelings associated with family break-up.
help kids understand divorce • help children understand divorce • explain divorce to children • explain family break-up to children • children and divorce

Incy Wincy - Review of a New Adventure
Incy Wincy Spider, published by Little Tiger Press, is an entertaining book utilizing the familiar spider character, and giving him a whole new rhyming adventure.
incy wincy by keith chapman • nursery rhymes • incy wincy spider • little tiger press • toddler books

Medinet Habu and the Valley of the Kings
This week's article is entitled, Medinet Habu,. and the Valley of the Kings" This is the temple and palace of Ramesses 111 famous for it's deeply cut reliefs and the beauty of the wall paintings, some surviving with their original colour. We also explore the Valley of the Kings with it's 60 plus tombs including tiny tomb of the Boy king Tutenkhamen. He is wearing the incredible gold death mask he was buried in. There are photos and we would love your comments in the discussion area. Click on " More Articles" for previous Journeys in Egypt, Turkey and Greece, etc.
medinet habu valley of the kings • egypt • ramesses 111 • tutenkhamen • sarcophagus

Sacred Music, Giants and the Lord of the Underworld
Sacred Music, Giants and The Lord of the Underworld. Experience the Colossi of Memnon and legendary Abydos. Learn the Myths See the sites. Experience Egypt. Great Pictures! Links!
colossus of memnon • lord of the underworld • abydos • wall carvings • links

Teach Ancient Egypt
This article details fun, educational ideas for hosting a party with an ancient Egyptian theme.
teach ancient egypt • egyptian feast • egyptian crafts • egyptian party • egyptian games

Quick Halloween Ideas
Looking for last minute Halloween ideas? Use these common household items to scare up some easy, spooky, Halloween fun.
last minute halloween ideas • halloween crafts • kids halloween crafts • easy halloween ideas • halloween fun

The Religion and Spirituality of the Incas
To Andean people before the Conquest, rocks, mountains and streams were hardly inanimate objects, but vibrant living spirits.
inca rituals • inca gods • andes religion • inca cosmology • mummification andes

October Poet
Sylvia Plath was born October 27, 1932, in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts. Plath is Poetry's October poet. This article focuses on Plath's poem, "Lady Lazarus."
plath • lady lazarus • through the distorting lens of a bell jar • neurosis • suicide

WOMAN...MOTHER...INDIVIDUAL...MOTHER----- A CYCLE CALLED WOMAN
With Motherhod come many discoveries.Hardly realising that this little bundle of life who is your joy of existence will very soon become your only proirity and you are unable to meet your individual demands.It is a case of son first but not without days of identity crisis.
motherhood • career • priorities • personal goals • self satisfaction

Ancient Egyptian food and drink
This article describes basic food and drink commonly consumed in Ancient Egypt.
food • bread • dates • figs • sugar

Science Detectives
Learn how scientists followed the clues that solved six real-life mysteries.
science • detectives • mysteries • solve • homeschool

Barcelona Arqueoticket
The Arqueoticket saves you money on admission to five museums with archaeological exhibits in Barcelona, Spain.
barcelona museum discount • archaeology museum of catalonia • city history museum • maritime museum • roman barcino

History of Wife Beating
This article provides a summation of the historical roots of wife beating. The influences of the Middle Ages and Christianity on wife beating are discussed.
history and domestic violence • wife beating • christian beliefs and women's subordination • eve and the garden of eden • women's obedience

London Top Five Travel Attractions
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo

New Tomb Discovery-KV63
There's a new tomb discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. KV63 is located near KV62, Tutanhkamun's tomb. It's full of sarcophagi and funerary jars.
kv63 • egypt • archaeology • tutankhamun • nefertiti

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