This week I am exploring the world of ancient Egyptian bread. I happen to be a pretty keen baker and especially love to make bread so this topic is a melding of two interests. Figure 1: Limestone statue from Saqqara dating to the Old Kingdom (JE 87818) http://www.globalegyptianmuseum.org/record.aspx?id=15271 Bread formed the basis of the diet… Continue reading Bread in Ancient Egypt
This week I am going to take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Palace of Amenhotep III at Malkata. A palace that once counted among its residents a young Amenhotep IV, or as you might know him, Akhenaten the so-called Hieratical King and husband of Nefertiti. But we are not here to discuss him,… Continue reading The “Painted Palace” of Amenhotep III
It is Halloween this week so it seemed the perfect time to explore the Ancient Egyptians' beliefs around ghosts, ghost stories and curses. There has to be a reason why a mummy is a classic Halloween costume and mummy curses exist. Ghosts in Ancient Egypt Although not referred to as ‘ghosts’ per say, the ancient… Continue reading Ghosts, Curses and Mummies oh my!
This week I am delving into the life of Egyptologist and religious philosopher Margaret Benson. You may be thinking, I have no idea who this person is and to tell you the truth I didn't either. So, here is my introduction to her life and adventures. Margaret Benson was born on June 16th 1865 at… Continue reading Who was Margaret Benson?
The Curious Egyptologist 