“Few personalities from classical antiquity are more familiar yet more poorly grasped than Cleopatra VII (69–30 B.C.), queen of Egypt. The subject of a vast repertory of post-antique popular culture and also a significant figure in literature, art, and music, Cleopatra herself is surprisingly little known and generally misunderstood. Even in the years immediately after...
“Preserved carved in stone or inked on papyri, hieroglyphic writings from ancient Egypt give a unique insight into an awe-inspiring but also deeply mysterious culture. The fascination that Ancient Egypt holds in our minds has many sources, but at the heart of it lie hieroglyphics. This extraordinary writing system was for many years seen as...
The Amarna Period was not only a religious but also an artistic one. The art of this era is recognizable by its unmistakable sinuous shapes and the singular expressiveness of faces and gestures, which end up surviving, albeit in a less marked manner, in the following epoch. It lasted less than twenty years: with the...
Uncovering Egyptian Mythology is more than just a book that will teach you about a country. It’s a comprehensive guide that will transport you back to a country that is the only remaining ancient wonder in the world! The history of Egypt is long, filled with wealthy lifestyles, advanced engineering, inventions, and mystical characters that...
The Complete Egyptian Religious Calendar for the year 2023: the most comprehensive publication of the lists of the festivities of the Egyptian Religious Tradition (dated for the year 2023). A practical application of the Egyptian Religious Calendar for the current age. The civil year was divided into three seasons, commonly translated: Inundation, when the Nile...
Discover the fascinating details of life under the pharaohs – and their extraordinary legacy – in this comprehensive e-guide to ancient Egypt civilization. Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to that of Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you to navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements...
“Treasures of Egypt: Drawing from National Geographic’s unparalleled photo archive, the images in this breathtaking volume celebrate the vibrant beauty and rich cultural heritage of Egypt on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. Egypt’s rich history astonishes us again and again with priceless treasures, exquisite craftsmanship, and a bounty of artifacts...
“The study provides an introduction to law in ancient Egypt. It is the first comprehensive overview of the subject written from the perspective of an American lawyer. The book will be of interest to Egyptologists, legal historians, law students, and educated non-specialists who are interested in the interaction of law, history, and ancient culture. Part...
“Today the history of ancient Egypt is known around the world, recognizable in precious museum collections and countless retellings from popular culture. Yet for hundreds of years, from the late Roman Empire to the 19th century, the wonders of this ancient civilization were frozen in time, locked in artifacts that could not be understood due...
Akhenaten and Nefertiti became gods on earth by transforming Egyptian solar worship, innovating in art and urban design, and merging religion and politics in ways never attempted before. November 2022 marks the centennial of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and although “King Tut” is a household name, his nine-year rule pales in comparison...
