The longevity of ancient Egyptian society, some 3,500 years, was largely because they had the good fortune to live in a sunny land,...

One of the more enduring popular ‘myths’ is the idea that the great pyramids at Giza in northern Egypt were constructed (c. 2575 - c....

February 16th, 1923: One hundred years ago today Egyptologist Howard Carter unseals Tutankhamun’s tomb. Despite the builders’ best...

On August 17th, 2022 the Trimontium Trust (@TrimontiumTrust) reminded Twitter users that Queen Cleopatra of Egypt committed suicide on...

Senet is one of the oldest games in the world and may be the ancestor of modern backgammon. The oldest known representation of Senet is a...

Aseb is the Egyptian version of the ancient Middle Eastern game called ‘The Game of 20 Squares’. Aseb is related to the ‘Royal Game of...

Mehen is an ancient Egyptian game references to which have been found already in the predynastic period before 3100 BC. The gameboard is...

Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, ruling Egypt from 51 BC - 30 BC. She is celebrated for her beauty and her love...

This 'How to' guide is for those readers wishing to recreate simple yet effective historical costume. It is primarily aimed at teachers...

Take a walk along the Victoria Embankment in the City of Westminster, London and near the Golden Jubilee Bridges you will find...