Enter the world of Ancient Egypt…

Painted tombs, mysterious symbols, sacred colors and remarkable objects of ancient Egypt. Follow the work of craftsman and artists, decipher the imagery of the gods and look inside the discoveries that continue to inspire artists, collectors, travelers and storytellers today.

Art, Design, History of Ancient Worlds
All About The Ancient Egyptian Scarab
All About The Ancient Egyptian Scarab

Ancient Egyptian Scarabs, their history and meaning.

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A Vaulted Coffin for a Young Girl
A Vaulted Coffin for a Young Girl

The beautiful style of vaulted coffins from the Egyptian Roman period.

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Enchanting Ba-birds of Ancient Egypt
Enchanting Ba-birds of Ancient Egypt

Ba-bird’s represented a person’s unique individuality and their personality. They are found all over ancient Egyptian funerary sites, and they are delightfully whimsical.

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Ancient Egyptian Faience
Ancient Egyptian Faience

The Art and Science of Ancient Egyptian Faience.

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Anthropoid Coffins of Ancient Egypt
Anthropoid Coffins of Ancient Egypt

Mysterious and beautiful, the Anthropoid coffins of Ancient Egypt.

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Ancient Egyptian Motifs in the Post
Ancient Egyptian Motifs in the Post

From commemorative covers to evocative engraved stamps depicting traditional motifs.

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A Visit to ISAC, Formerly The Oriental Institute, in 2026
A Visit to ISAC, Formerly The Oriental Institute, in 2026

I tour through the ISAC, formerly, the Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago. Ancient lands and ancient artifacts from the middle east and northern africa.

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Ramesses II and the Ozymandias Poem
Ramesses II and the Ozymandias Poem

The Romance of Ramesses the Great in a Poem…

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Ancient Artisan Stonework
Ancient Artisan Stonework

Incredible art carved in ancient stone at The Louvre and British Museum.

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Ancient Egyptian Pectorals
Ancient Egyptian Pectorals

The fabulous, magical and symbolic pectorals of Ancient Egypt.

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