The Trumpets of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
On April 16th, 1939, after three mute millennia, the trumpets were finally played by James Tappern, a British bandsman, during a BBC radio broadcast from the Cairo Museum; it was…
Beginning of Time ~ End of Eternity – Calendar of Ancient Egypt: Introduction to the Ancient Egyptian Calendar
In the introduction to the ancient Egyptian calendar, you discover the several calendars used by the ancient Egyptians and the celestial or seasonal events that synchronize them. Topics covered include…
Activating Egyptian Sourdough Yeast for Use in Reconstructing Ancient Egyptian Bread and Beer
Utilizing Egyptian sourdough yeast is a necessary component in creating ancient Egyptian bread and beer. This video shows you how to activate dehydrated yeast from Egypt, and links to purchase…
Par Madja’at Ancient Egyptian House of Books Episode 1
This episode reviews the book Fighting Pharaohs: Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Egypt by Robert B. Partridge, which explores the military history of ancient Egypt, detailing the weapons, strategies, and…
Ramesses the Great Smiting Enemies with Battle Axe
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The Palermo Stone
Archaeological Origin The Palermo Stone named after the city in Italy where it is currently in residence, this artifact is a fragment of a larger stele named by Egyptologists as…
Ancient Egyptian Literature – Instruction of Ptah Hotep
The Instruction of Ptahhotep, also known as The Maxims of Ptahhotep, is an ancient Egyptian wisdom text attributed to Vizier Ptahhotep, who served under King Djedkare Isesi of the Fifth…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt – Judgment of Horus and Seth
The Judgment of Horus and Seth, also known as the Contendings of Horus and Seth, is an ancient Egyptian myth that recounts the story of the gods’ struggle for the…
Ancient Egyptian Literature – The Book of Thoth
The Book of Thoth refers to various ancient Egyptian texts attributed to Thoth, the god of writing, wisdom, and magic. It is often described as containing all knowledge of laws,…
Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Rameses II
Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful and celebrated pharaohs. He ruled during the 19th Dynasty from 1279 to 1213 BCE. His…