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Food History: What did ancient Egyptians eat?

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

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Dispelling Some Myths: Who built the pyramids?

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

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On This Day: Tutankhamun’s tomb unsealed

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

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Dispelling Some Myths: Cleopatra the 'African' Queen

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

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Ludi: the ancient Egyptian game of Senet

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...

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Ludi: the ancient Egyptian game of Aseb

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...

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Ludi: the ancient Egyptian game of Mehen

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

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Cleopatra Ptolemy VII

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...

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How to: Make a simple Egyptian, Greek or Roman costume

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

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Dispelling Some Myths: "Cleopatra's Needle"

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